Napolean Reliefs - Paris, France
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Located in Les Invalides, these reliefs surround Napolean's tomb.
Waymark Code: WMD18Z
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/05/2011
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Documenting signifcant periods in the reign of Emperor Napolean I, these twelve reliefs were sculpted by Pierre-Charles Simart.
Simart (1806-1857) was a French artist well known for his works at the Louvre and the Jardin du Luxembourg.
Although Napolean died in 1821, his body did not come here until 1840, and the area for his crypt was not completed until 1861. So, these reliefs were presumably done during that period.
The relief that seems to be noticed the most is that which depicts Napolean being crowned Emperor as if he were a Roman god. He is depicted barechested, wearing a laurel, sitting on his throne, receiving tribute by members of his court. An angel sits over his right shoulder. Another panel depicts the scene when Napolean's body was brought to this site.
Surprisingly, the poster of this Waymark couldn't find a website that catologued the twelve reliefs. The above information was pieced together from several sources.
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Where is this sculpture?:
Les Invalides
Paris, France
Sculptors Name: Pierre-Charles Simart
Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: Not listed
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
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