Artiste(s):
after Frémy, Jacques-Noel-Marie (1782-1867)
sc. Fontaine, Jean-Mathias (1791-1853)
Titre anglais composé:
Sir Hudson Lowe.
Inscription:
Fromy delt / J. M. Fontaine Sct
Description:
Portrait bust of Sir Hudson Lowe, in military uniform. He was appointed governor of St Helena in 1816, and was Napoleon's guardian until the end of his life. The relationship between Lowe and Napoleon was cold and tense.
Travail Original:
byFrémy, Jacques-Noel-Marie (1782-1867)
Sujet(s):
Technique:
engraving, hand-coloured
Dimensions:
226 x 153 mm (plate mark)
Condition:
soiled, stained
Note spécifique à l'exemplaire:
recto, bottom right: "Sir hudson lowe" ; pencil marks on the figure's forehead, face, and collar
Notes de McGill:
Pennington Catalogue p. 2566
Œuvres associées:
Frémy, Jacques-Noel-Marie (1782-1867); 'Sir Hudson Lowe.'
Cote:
8° P 032