Frame of The Painter Francisco de Goya

Ca. 1826. Moulded, Water gilding, Joined / assembled.
Room 062A

This First Empire frame – the term denotes a style popular when Napoleon Bonaparte ruled as emperor (1804-15) – was designed by architects Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pierre Fontaine (1762-1853). It reflects a renewed interest in classical antiquity, from which it borrows trademark elements such as palmettes, lotus flowers and plant scrolls. The bee, another motif, was Napoleon’s personal symbol.

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Framed artwork

The Painter Francisco de Goya

Oil on canvas, 1826

Vicente López Portaña

Inventory number: M007740
Author: Anonymous
Title: Frame of The Painter Francisco de Goya
Date: Ca. 1826
Technique: Moulded; Water gilding; Joined / assembled
Medium: Wood
Dimension: Height: 127.50001 cm; Profundidad de moldura: 17 cm; Width: 110 cm; Ancho (de luz): 74 cm; Ancho de moldura: 23 cm; Alto (de luz): 91 cm
Provenance: Royal Collection
Style/Model: First Empire
Structure: Cassetta frame
Framing system: Rebated
Decorative motifs: Schematic flowers
Bead course
Waterleaves
Acanthus leaves
Scrollwork
Lotus flower
Palmettes
Oval bead and spindle whorl

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Room 062A (On Display)

Update date: 03-06-2026 | Registry created on 23-11-2023

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