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DiaporamaThe King of Rome in the form of sleeping Cupid
The canvas, imbued with neo-Correggesque references, presents the little Francesco Napoleone as he sleeps in a forest: plant elements and colors take on symbolic value. A similar version of Prud’hon is also kept at the Musée du Louvre in Paris.
Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (1758 – 1823)
Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (1758-1823): French painter bridging Neoclassicism & Romanticism. Master of portraits, allegories & chiaroscuro. Explore his legacy!
Museo Glauco Lombardi (Parma, Italy)
Explore the Museo Glauco Lombardi in Parma, Italy! Discover 19th-century art, Napoleonic relics from Marie Louise & artifacts of the Duchy of Parma. A unique blend of history and culture awaits!
About this artwork
- Title: The King of Rome in the form of sleeping Cupid
- Artist: Pierre-Paul Prud'hon
- Year: 1811
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museo Glauco Lombardi
- Movement: Neoclassicism
- Medium: Oil On Canvas
- Period: 19th Century
- Main color: Phthalo Green
Quick Facts
- Year: 1811
- Notable elements or techniques: Neo-Correggesque references, symbolism
- Artist: Pierre-Paul Prud'hon
- Subject or theme: Sleeping Cupid in nature
- Title: The King of Rome in the form of sleeping Cupid
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