Artist(s):

unknown maker

after Steuben, Karl August, baron von (1788-1856)

Composed Title English:

Napoleon meets with the troops under La Bédoyère near Grenoble, 8 March 1815.

Description:

Napoleon, in full military uniform and hat, addresses the crowd of soldiers upon his return from Elba. His left arm is raised in the air. A soldier clings to his leg as the others cheer, their swords raised.

Original Work:

Return from Elba.

by

Steuben, Karl August, baron von (1788-1856)

Subject Heading(s):

Napoleon I, Emperor of the French (1769-1821) -- return from Elba

Cent Jours -- Return from Elba (March 1815)

Medium:

engraving

Dimensions:

148 x 161 mm (plate mark)

Copy Specific:

recto, bottom right: "Beyer, C." ; verso: "O/N 129121" ; "250"

Provenance:

"O/N 129121" collector

McGill Notes:

Pennington Catalogue p. 1513

Related Works:

Steuben, Karl August, baron von (1788-1856); 'Return from Elba.'

LocNo:

8° N IV 020