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Jean-Baptiste Bessières (1768–1813), Duke of Istrie, Marshal of the Empire
Henri-François RiesenerCa.1806
Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides
Paris, France
Half-bust front-view portrait, in full attire, wearing the Colonel-General of the Guard's uniform and mounted guard attire. He is wearing the Legion of Honor cross.
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- Title: Jean-Baptiste Bessières (1768–1813), Duke of Istrie, Marshal of the Empire
- Creator: Henri-François Riesener (Painter)
- Date Created: Ca.1806
- Location Created: Paris (France)
- Physical Dimensions: without frame: 0,505 (w) x 0,612 (h) m / with frame: 0,725 (w) x 0,830 (h) m
- Provenance: acquisition date: February 15, 1909 (legacy); previous collection: Marie Jacques Ferdinand Bessières
- Subject Keywords: Portrait, Oil painting, French First Empire
- Type: Tableau
- Medium: Peinture à l'huile
- Inventory: 6836
- Historic Period : First French Empire (1804-1815)
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