Paul DelarocheFrench, 1797–1856Napoléon Ier
Can I see it?
Unknown
Where is “Napoléon Ier” now? Collection: Musée municipal de La Roche-sur-Yon, La Roche-sur-Yon. Unknown.
La Roche-sur-Yon, France
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 960.1.4
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Musée municipal de La Roche-sur-Yon
- Image: Musée municipal de La Roche-sur-Yon — © Musée de La Roche-sur-Yon; Ministère de la Culture (France), base Joconde
In the life of Paul Delaroche
The whole lifeafter 1837
Stops exhibiting at the Salons
After “St. Cecilia” he stops showing his work altogether: the cool reception of the painting, together with his rejection of Davidian values in French society and government, leads to a self-imposed exile from the state-sponsored Salons.
1837
Receives the commission for “The Hemicycle”
The École’s architect, Félix Duban, entrusts him with a monumental mural for the school’s ceremonial hall, later known as the Hémicycle. Four of his pupils assist him.
1837
Exhibits “St. Cecilia”
His first significant religious painting, made in 1836. The change of subject and the austere manner disappointed French critics.
1838–1843
Works in Italy again
He works in Italy again in 1838–1843; other accounts give two visits, in 1838 and in 1843.
