Artist(s):

sc. Freeman, Samuel (1773-1857)

after Gérard, François, baron (1770-1837)

Composed Title English:

Josephine.

Inscribed Title:

Josephine

Inscription:

Engraved by S. Freeman // A. Fullarton & C° London & Edinburgh

Description:

Half-length portrait of Josephine, veil draped over her crowned head. Based on Gérard's original portrait of Josephine in imperial garb, seated on the throne.

Original Work:

L'Impératrice Joséphine de Beauharnais , impératrice des Français (1763-1814) en grand costume Impérial assise sur son trône.

by

Gérard, François, baron (1770-1837)

1808

. Oil on canvas; 211.5 x 131.5 cm; Musée national du château de Fontainebleau.

Subject Heading(s):

Joséphine de Beauharnais, Empress of the French (1763-1814)

Medium:

stipple

Publication Place:

London & Edinburgh

Dimensions:

261 x 170 mm sheet

Paper Type:

wove paper

Condition:

foxed around the edges ; stitch marks on the left, which indicate it was taken from a book

McGill Notes:

Pennington Catalogue p. 1996

Related Works:

Gérard, François, baron (1770-1837); 'L'Impératrice Joséphine de Beauharnais , impératrice des Français (1763-1814) en grand costume Impérial assise sur son trône.'

LocNo:

8° O X 019