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Portrait of Napoleone Elisa Baciocchi, Niece of Napoleon I, 1810-1812 (marble)
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Portrait of Napoleone Elisa Baciocchi, Niece of Napoleon I, 1810-1812 (marble)
499933 Portrait of Napoleone Elisa Baciocchi, Niece of Napoleon I, 1810-1812 (marble) by Bartolini, Lorenzo (1777-1850); h:113.00 w:39.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: To extend power across the continent, Napoleon arranged for his sisters to marry into the courts of Europe. The sitter is his niece, daughter of the Grand-Duke of Tuscany (the bee on her cup is a Napoleonic emblem). While the girls nakedness might startle us today, in the early 1800s depicting children nude emphasized their purity and innocence. The work takes its cues from ancient sculpture, and while the pet dog adds a note of tenderness, it also refers to Diana, goddess of the moon and hunt.
inscribed in Greek on dogs collar: ARTEMIS (letters originally filled with red pigment)
); The Thomas L. Fawick Memorial Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22405464
© The Thomas L. Fawick Memorial Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the exquisite marble sculpture titled "Portrait of Napoleone Elisa Baciocchi, Niece of Napoleon I" by Lorenzo Bartolini. Created between 1810 and 1812, this masterpiece resides in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The subject of this portrait is none other than Napoleone Elisa Baciocchi, a niece of Napoleon Bonaparte himself. As part of his strategy to expand his influence across Europe, Napoleon arranged marriages for his sisters into various royal courts. This particular sitter is the daughter of the Grand-Duke of Tuscany, and her cup adorned with a bee symbolizes her connection to Napoleon's empire. While it may surprise modern viewers, depicting children nude during that era was a way to emphasize their purity and innocence. Drawing inspiration from ancient sculptures, Bartolini beautifully captures both the grace and vulnerability of childhood. Adding an element of tenderness to the composition is a pet dog accompanying Napoleone Elisa Baciocchi. The presence of this canine companion not only adds warmth but also alludes to Diana, the goddess associated with the moon and hunting. A noteworthy detail on the dog's collar reveals an inscription in Greek: ARTEMIS (with letters originally filled with red pigment). This further reinforces its connection to Diana as Artemis was her Greek counterpart. Overall, this stunning sculpture immortalizes both familial ties within European royalty and timeless themes such as purity and innocence through its masterful craftsmanship.
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