1815 Hortense Bonaparte by Fleury-François Richard (Fondation Dosne-Thiers, Paris)
Photo credit - Hervé Lewandowski.
Hortense's pose and dress are both subdued in this 1815 Richard portrait. The once mighty chérusque is now reduced to a neckline ornament.
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