Portrait of Napoleon III, 1862

Peinture du portrait de Napoléon III datant de 1862
7774

This portrait is by Adolphe Yvon, a painter of scenes from French history who is known for his battle scenes. The emperor is wearing the Legion of Honour insignia, the Military Medal and the commemorative medal for the Italian campaign. This portrait of Napoleon III in military uniform was widely distributed as a print.

MMPO202 ©RMN-Grand Palais (domaine de Compiègne)/Daniel Arnaudet

MMPO202 ©RMN-Grand Palais (domaine de Compiègne)/Daniel Arnaudet

Vist the site : Aux sources de l'Archéologie nationale