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Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult was an important military and political figure. In 1804 Napoleon introduced the title of Marshal of the Empire. He awarded the honour to those who had supported him in his rise to power. Soult was among the original 14 that received the distinction. In this painting Soult is shown holding the Marshal's baton, lavishly covered in blue velvet and decorated with gold eagles. During the French invasion of Spain Soult removed treasures from palaces, cathedrals and monasteries to enrich the collections of the Musée Napoléon in Paris. It is also estimated that he amassed over 200 Spanish artworks for his own private collection. Soult was exiled for a short period at the second restoration but was recalled in 1819 and given back his title.
Title
Le Maréchal Soult (1769–1851), Duc de Dalmatie
Date
c.1819–1835
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 223 x W 147.5 cm
Accession number
B.M.482
Acquisition method
bequeathed by the Founders, 1885
Work type
Painting
