Joséphine with the Children
2020 © Maxim Tabachnik
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Joséphine with the ChildrenCharles Nicolas Rafaël Lafond

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This painting (c. 1810) portrays Joséphine de Beauharnais surrounded by children at Château de Malmaison, highlighting her nurturing role during the Napoleonic era. It reflects ideals of maternal virtue and social welfare, illustrating how art affirmed women’s civic influence in 19th c. France. The gathering symbolizes compassion and care, underscoring the moral values of post-revolutionary society.