Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker, Marble sculpture at Apsley House, London, England
The marble statue shows Napoleon Bonaparte standing nude with a military cloak on his left shoulder, holding a golden globe and a spear.
Antonio Canova completed this 340-centimeter sculpture in 1806, which Napoleon refused to display and later became part of the Duke of Wellington's collection.
This neoclassical representation connects Napoleon to Mars, the Roman god of war, emphasizing his role as a peacemaker rather than a conqueror.
The entrance of Apsley House required modifications to accommodate this monumental sculpture weighing 15 tons.
The Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, kept this statue of his former enemy as a permanent prisoner in his London residence.
Location: London
Inception: 1806
Creator: Antonio Canova
Height: 340 cm
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 51.50361,-0.15167
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:41
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