Marie Louise (1791–1847), Empress of the French, Second Wife of Napoleon Bonaparte

Giovanni Antonio Santarelli

early 19th century · Pink wax on glass backed by dark blue wax; frame: moulded gilt plaster · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Marie Louise (1791–1847), Empress of the French, Second Wife of Napoleon Bonaparte — Giovanni Antonio Santarelli

One of a group of Napoleonic portraits in wax by Santarelli owned by the Museum (38.145.36–.39).

Artist
Giovanni Antonio Santarelli
Date
early 19th century
Medium
Pink wax on glass backed by dark blue wax; frame: moulded gilt plaster
Culture
Italian, Florence
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Credit line
Bequest of Mary Martin, 1938

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