Artiste(s):
after MUNERET, Jean Désiré (beginning 19th century)
Titre anglais composé:
Napoleon Bonaparte, born in Ajaccio, in Corsica, 15 August 1769.
Titre inscrit:
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.
Sujet(s):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French (1769-1821)
Technique:
etching
Date:
1820
Dimensions:
179 x 372 mm (plate mark)
Type de papier:
laid paper
Condition:
fine, slightly foxed.
Cote:
Endroit supplémentaire:
frontispiece
This print has not been scanned for conservation reasons.