"Symbols of Power: Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style, 1800-1815" at the Museum of Fine Arts
THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2008
What do Tom Cruise, Joe Pesci, and George Costanza have in common? Yup, Napoleon complex. But if you're looking for a little more insight into the psyche of the 19th-century tyrant, check out "Symbols of Power: Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style, 1800-1815," a new exhibit on view at the Museum of Fine Arts (465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, 617.267.9300). Nearly 200 works of art, most borrowed from French museums and many never seen before in the US, are on display in the museum's Gund Gallery. Included are a coronation painting done by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres; one of Napoleon's four surviving thrones; and a letter box in which his wife, Josephine, kept love notes he wrote to her. Tickets ($23) are issued for a reserved date and time and include general admission to the MFA. Call 800.440.6975 or visit www.mfa.org.
