Jérôme Bonaparte (1784–1860)

After an original by Baron François Joseph Bosio
1810–13
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 553
This portrait of Napoleon's brother, designated king of Westphalia, is one of a number of busts copied from the head of a statue of Jérôme that was carved by the imperial court sculptor.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Jérôme Bonaparte (1784–1860)
  • Artist: After an original by Baron François Joseph Bosio (French, 1768–1845)
  • Date: 1810–13
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Carrara marble
  • Dimensions: Height: 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Julie Braun-Vogelstein, in memory of her brother, Ludwig Vogelstein, 1971
  • Object Number: 1971.113
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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