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Statue of Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker, Apsley House, London, c2000s. Artist: Historic England Staff Photographer.

Statue of Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker, Apsley House, London, c2000s. Artist: Historic England Staff Photographer.

2-631-734 - Historic England/Heritage Images

Statue of Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker, Apsley House, London. Interior view of the principal staircase of Apsley House with the statue of Napoleon holding a figure of Victory by Antonio Canova. The statue was originally commissioned from the celebrated Italian sculptor by Napoleon himself. In 1816, after Napoleon's downfall, it was presented to the 1st Duke of Wellington by the Prince Regent (later George IV).

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Historic England Staff Photographer, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Napoleon Bonaparte I: Corsican: Emperor, soldier, politician
People Related
  1. Antonio Canova: Italian: Artist, sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect
  2. Duke of Wellington: British, Irish: General, commander of the British army, statesman, prime minister
  3. King George IV: British: King of Great Britain
Medium
  1. Photograph
Picture Type
  1. Portrait
  2. Sculpture
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Locations & Buildings Palaces & Stately Homes

Religion & Belief Mythology

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Artistic Representations Portraits

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4020x5075
File Size : 59,771kb

Aliases

  1. J040043
  1. 0250003756
  1. 2-631-734
  1. 2631734
  1. J040043

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