This is “The Emperor Napoleon in his Study at Tuileries”, painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1812. The original is 80 x 49 in inches. I've stood in front of this one. It is also available with a border.
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Grec Coisl 79 f.2v Emperor Nicephorus III Botaniat Print
Image:121814 Grec Coisl 79 f.2v Emperor Nicephorus III Botaniates (reg.1078-81) with St. John Chrysostom (c.347-407) and the Archangel Michael, Byzantine, c.1078 (vellum). Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France. Art, Fine Art.
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Study for a portrait of Tsar Nicholas II 1898 Tees
Augusta Prima Porta Posters
Photo from my recent trip to Rome (taken by me). This ancient masterpiece was one of the world's first efforts at propoganda in art, an attempt at portraying the the radical Octavian in the guise of a traditional conservative Roman.
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