Artiste(s):

del. David

sc. Paquien, Ch.

after Gérard, François, baron (1770-1837)

Titre anglais composé:

Elisa Bonaparte.

Titre inscrit:

ÉLISA BONAPARTE

Inscription:

David del. // Ch. Paquien sc.

Description:

Half-length portrait of Napoleon's sister Elisa, seated, arms folded. Curtains open to reveal a view of the Florence cathedral. She wears headband, veil, round and teardrop pearl necklace, teardrop pearl earrings, belted overdress with plunging neckline, white chemise. This is based on Gérard's sketch of Elisa with her daughter, with the pose and background changed.

Travail Original:

Elisa Bonaparte et sa fille dans les jardins Boboli à Florence.

by

Gérard, François, baron (1770-1837)

1811

. Sketch, oil on canvas; 32 x 26 cm; Musée national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon.

Sujet(s):

Elisa Bonaparte Bacciochi, Princess of Piombino (1777-1820)

Technique:

engraving

Dimensions:

262 x 170 mm (sheet)

Type de papier:

wove paper

Condition:

fine

Notes de McGill:

Pennington Catalogue p. 1854

Reproductions:

8° O III 001(duplicate)

Œuvres associées:

Gérard, François, baron (1770-1837); 'Elisa Bonaparte et sa fille dans les jardins Boboli à Florence.'

Cote:

8° O III 001