Napoléon Ier en empereur romain, Marble monument in Place Foch, Ajaccio, France.
The statue depicts a figure in Roman dress holding a scroll, standing atop a fountain decorated with four bronze lions at its base. The composition blends classical and contemporary artistic elements.
The sculpture was created by an Italian artist in Rome and arrived in Ajaccio during the middle of the 19th century. French diplomatic support helped bring this commission to the island.
The figure wears a Roman toga and holds a scroll, showing how 19th-century artists linked political authority to classical imagery. Visitors can observe how this choice connected Bonaparte to historical figures of antiquity.
The monument sits in a public square and is visible from the surrounding streets. You can view the fountain and its sculptures from multiple angles without restrictions.
The sculpture underwent restoration work recently and regained attention through modern sponsorships. A sun symbol on the chest replaces what would traditionally be a different classical emblem.
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