Modelled as a Corinthian column, painted after François Gérard with a portrait of Empress Joséphine above a gilt-crowned 'N' for Napoleon
41 in. (104.1 cm.) high, 11 in. (27.9 cm.) square

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This depiction of Joséphine de Beauharnais in her coronation robes as is after the portrait by François Gérard (1770-1837) completed between 1807-08. The original oil on canvas work is located at the Château de Fontainebleau.