Bilder Nicolas Colibert (1750–1806) – Portrait of Joséphine, Empress of the French – Copper engraving (1805)

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This copper engraving is a formal portrait of Joséphine de Beauharnais, Empress of the French and Queen of Italy. She is depicted in an Empire-style gown, wearing a jeweled headband adorned with a crown, a ruffled ruff, and a large necklace. The portrait serves as an official visual record of the Empress during the peak of the Napoleonic era, emphasizing her regal status and classical aesthetic.

Nicolas Colibert was a French painter and printmaker active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He specialized in producing finely detailed stipple and line engravings, particularly noted for his portraits of prominent political and court figures during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire. His work provides valuable insight into the portraiture and fashion of the period.

Artist or Maker: Nicolas Colibert

Dimensions: Approximately 50 cm x 67 cm

Medium: Copper engraving

Date: 1805

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.