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Much like their ancient prototypes, the rival emperors are wreathed in laurel. The pinkest blush in Alexander’s onyx (40.20.25) hints at corporeality, while the drab ocher sardonyx of Napoleon (40.20.46), by contrast, suggests a rather joyless military man.
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Title: Laureate Head of Alexander I of Russia
Date: ca. 1810–20
Culture: probably Italian
Medium: Onyx
Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (4.2 x 3.2 cm); 41.7 x 32.6 x 8.4 mm
Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
Credit Line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1940
Object Number: 40.20.25
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