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How ‘Napoleon’ Coronation Scene Was Inspired By Jacques-Louis David’s 1807 Painting
From designing Napoleon's coronation to his historic battles, Janty Yates and David Crossman drew upon historical texts and paintings for inspiration.
“ Napoleon ” costume designers divvied up their tasks, with Janty Yates concentrating on French civilian wear and David Crossman on evolving military outfits. The Ridley Scott epic follows Napoleon Bonaparte’s (Joaquin Phoenix) rise from general to emperor. “I put the emperor’s family into an empire line probably a little bit earlier than I should have because the crowd was still wearing corsets and hoop skirts.
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