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title: The Coronation of Napoleon I
author: Jacques-Louis David
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17560/the-coronation-of-napoleon-i/
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updated: 2023-10-06
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# The Coronation of Napoleon I

_Authored by Jacques-Louis David_

## Image File

[![The Coronation of Napoleon I](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17560.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17560.jpg)

## Image Caption

The coronation of Emperor [Napoleon I](https://www.worldhistory.org/Napoleon_Bonaparte/) and Empress Joséphine in the Notre-Dame de [Paris](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/paris/), 2 December 1804. Oil on canvas by Jacques-Louis David, c. 1805-1807.

Louvre Museum.

## Cite This Work

### APA
David, J. (2023, July 03). The Coronation of Napoleon I. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17560/the-coronation-of-napoleon-i/>
### Chicago
David, Jacques-Louis. "The Coronation of Napoleon I." *World History Encyclopedia*, July 03, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17560/the-coronation-of-napoleon-i/>.
### MLA
David, Jacques-Louis. "The Coronation of Napoleon I." *World History Encyclopedia*, 03 Jul 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17560/the-coronation-of-napoleon-i/>.

## License & Copyright

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