Artist(s):

unknown maker

after MUNERET, Jean Désiré (beginning 19th century)

Composed Title English:

Napoleon Bonaparte, born in Ajaccio, in Corsica, 15 August 1769.

Inscribed Title:

NAPOLÉON BONAPARTE || Né à Ajaccio en Corse, le 15 Août 1769.

Inscription:

two facsimile signatures of the sitter: "Napoleon" inscribed "Fac Simile de Napoléon" and "Bonaparte" inscribed "Fac Simile du Premier Consul"

Description:

Bust portrait of Napoleon, based on Muneret's original. To his left, a cartouche with a facsimile signature as Emperor. To his right, one with his signature as First Consul. The border is ornately decorated with oak leaves, classical vases, profiles of Athena, and lions' heads at the four corners.

Subject Heading(s):

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

Medium:

etching

Date:

1820

Dimensions:

179 x 372 mm (plate mark)

Paper Type:

laid paper

Condition:

fine, slightly foxed.

LocNo:

DC202.1 V47 1820z elf

Added Location:

frontispiece