2006-06-17 11:13:22 · 11 answers · asked by ovadue 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
it was a typical gesture for generals and military people to have during a portrait....supposedly gives the idea that the person in the portrait is somehow endowed with power...perhaps hidden power
2006-06-17 11:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by Brandee D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ah, on of history's embarrassing secrets. For all of his strengths, a healthy stomach was not one of them. The Great Napoleon suffered frequent heartburn and, well, gas.
Like someone picking their nose, once saw him rubbing his sore tummy, and immortalized it, the best thing to do was act as if it was just something he did unconsciously, and it was perfectly normal.
2006-06-17 11:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by snoweagleltd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For the same reason as Americans put their hand on their heart when they want to look particularly patriotic ... :)
2006-06-17 11:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by Sashie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was paranoid and he had his weapon inside a holster under his tunic and that is why you always seen him with his arm across his chest with his hand inside his tunic.
2006-06-17 11:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some "experts" say he suffered from chronic stomach problems
2006-06-17 11:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by Jill&Justin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it was deformed. Or it was shorter than the outher. Its been a long time sice I was in school.
2006-06-17 11:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by mike67333 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He was insane. The reason why he did that is so he could feel his heart beating, and know he was still alive.
2006-06-17 11:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by se_roddy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because he was so short, he avoided hanging his arms by his side to enhance his profile...
2006-06-17 11:16:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard it was becuase he had a stomach ulcer.
2006-06-17 11:17:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He didn't. Artists painted him that way.
2006-06-17 11:16:40 · answer #10 · answered by Galen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋