?? It is a standard ballet first or maybe semi-second position. Well-known for those practicing either dance or sword play. Anyone posing for hours at a time for a large portrait might make sure some of that training shows through.
Historic texts show that Napoleon, and his nephew, were vehemently anti-masonic. But then, there has never been any proof of them being Masons, even as there are zillions of (((sites))) claiming they were. Of course, the Masons were seen as powerful, so the Napoleons would have used them, so there's that, to muddy the waters.
Napoleon:
comments he made on Saint Helena seem clear proof of the opposite: Freemasonry is a pile of imbeciles who assemble for good cheer and for the execution of many ridiculous follies.
Mason foot positions.. dirty, Masonic Napoleons.
?? It is a standard ballet first or maybe semi-second position. Well-known for those practicing either dance or sword play. Anyone posing for hours at a time for a large portrait might make sure some of that training shows through.
Historic texts show that Napoleon, and his nephew, were vehemently anti-masonic. But then, there has never been any proof of them being Masons, even as there are zillions of (((sites))) claiming they were. Of course, the Masons were seen as powerful, so the Napoleons would have used them, so there's that, to muddy the waters.
Napoleon:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry_in_France#:~:text=One%20legend%20states%20that%20Napoleon,actions%20from%20time%20to%20time.
B...b...b.. that's a Wikipedia article. Yeah. Lots of contributors there. Take it with a grain of salt or do your own research.