Artiste(s):

Weber

Titre anglais composé:

The prisoner.

Titre inscrit:

Le Prisonnier

Description:

Napoleon imprisoned after Thermidor and the fall of Robespierre in 1794. Here he is seen in prison, studying a map of Italy. He had been promoted brigadier by Robespierre's brother after Toulon, where he had distinguished himself by his zeal. This very romantic scene, in the semi-darkness, is meant to illustrate the young Bonaparte's strength of conviction, solitary genius, and in some way, confidence in the future.

Sujet(s):

Napoleon I, Emperor of the French (1769-1821) -- in prison (August 1794)

Technique:

lithograph

Reproductions:

4° N I 048

Cote:

DC203 A76 1822 elf

Endroit supplémentaire:

vol. 1, opp. p. 7