Napoleon on St. Helena
by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, 1855
Artwork Details
Details
- Year
- 1855
- Medium
- bronze
- Size
- Overall: 21.6 x 18.6 x 12.2 cm (8 1/2 x 7 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
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Circa 1855, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpted French work, dating to c. 1860–1870. Made from bronze, it measures Overall: 21.6 x 18.6 x 12.2 cm (8 1/2 x 7 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.).
It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Modern European Painting and Sculpture department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.
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About Napoleon on St. Helena
It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.
It dates to c. 1860–1870. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 21.6 x 18.6 x 12.2 cm (8 1/2 x 7 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.).
It's made from bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.
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