“Napoleon III,” created by Alexandre Cabanel circa 1865, is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Academicism art movement. The portrait, measuring 32 by 41 centimeters, is housed in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
The artwork portrays a distinguished male figure standing beside a lavishly draped table upon which a crown rests. The subject is attired in formal attire, including a dark suit with an emblematic red sash across his chest, suggesting his high status and authority. The regal setting is further accentuated by ornate architectural elements and rich fabric textures that form the background. The artist employs meticulous details and a refined technique characteristic of Academicism, capturing both the dignity and presence of the subject.
