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Napoleon

After an original by Antoine Denis Chaudet French
19th century
Not on view
This is probably an Italian copy after one of the numerous Carrarra copies of Chaudet's bust, which became Napoleon's widely disseminated official portrait.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Napoleon
  • Artist: After an original by Antoine Denis Chaudet (French, Paris 1763–1810 Paris)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Italian
  • Medium: White marble
  • Dimensions: Overall: 12 × 7 3/4 × 6 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.7 × 16.5 cm);
    Height (base): 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm);
    Diameter (base): 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of John Davis Hatch Jr., 1955
  • Object Number: 55.199a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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