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Walewska, Marie, countess (1789-1817). Polish noblewoman
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Walewska, Marie, countess (1789-1817). Polish noblewoman
Walewska, Marie, countess (1789-1817). Polish noblewoman and mistress of Napoleon from 1806. Mother of his son Alejandro Jos頃 olonna-Walewski in 1810. Portrait of 1812. GERARD, Fran篩s Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837). Neoclassicism. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles. Palace of Versailles
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This exquisite portrait captures the enigmatic beauty and elegance of Marie Walewska, a Polish noblewoman who became Napoleon Bonaparte's mistress in 1806. The painting, created by the renowned French artist Franҫois Pascal Simon Gerard in 1812, depicts Walewska in the height of Neoclassical fashion. She is dressed in a simple yet sophisticated gown, adorned with a diadem in her dark hair, and her piercing gaze is fixed on an unseen horizon. Marie Walewska, born in 1789, was a woman of great intelligence and charm, and her relationship with Napoleon was a significant one. They met during his campaign in Poland, and she bore him a son, Alejandro Josolfa Walewski, in 1810. Their union was a source of controversy, as Napoleon was already married to Empress Josephine, but it was a testament to the powerful allure of the French emperor. The portrait of Marie Walewska is now housed in the Palace of Versailles, in the department of Yvelines, France. It is a striking example of Neoclassical art, with its clean lines, muted colors, and emphasis on the human form. The vertical composition of the painting adds to its sense of grandeur and dignity, making it a fitting tribute to a woman who played an important role in European history.
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