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
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