Empress Eugenie Surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting
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Taking its inspiration from 18th-century bucolic scenes, this monumental composition sets the sovereign and her entourage against the backdrop of a shady clearing in a forest. However, the composition is very artificial and formal. The empress, slightly to the left of center, is encircled by and dominates the group. -- Wikipedia
Owner/Location: Musee National du Chateau de Compiegne
Dates: 1855
Artist age:Approximately 50 years old.
Dimensions: Height: 300 cm (118.11 in.), Width: 420 cm (165.35 in.)
Medium: Painting - oil on canvas
Entered by: Member princessdebroglie16 on 14 June 2010.
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Topic: Empress Eugenie Surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting
Susan says...
Does anyone know where the original is. the date is 1855
13th August 2012 1:15pm
Chris says...
I was able to find a page at the National Museum of the Château de Compiègne. This château houses three museums, including the Museum of the Second Empire, dedicated to Napolean III. That's where you can see it in person.
13th August 2012 2:02pm
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