Artist(s):

del. David

sc. Paquien, Ch.

after Gérard, François, baron (1770-1837)

Composed Title English:

Elisa Bonaparte.

Inscribed Title:

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.

Original Work:

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.

Subject Heading(s):

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

Medium:

engraving

Dimensions:

261 x 170 mm (sheet)

Paper Type:

wove paper

Condition:

foxed

McGill Notes:

Pennington Catalogue p. 1854

Duplicates:

8° O III 001

Related Works:

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

LocNo:

8° O III 001 (duplicate)