Artist(s):

sc. DUTILLOIS, Auguste (19th century)

after DAVID, Jacques-Louis (1748-1825)

Composed Title English:

The father.

Inscribed Title:

LE PERE

Inscription:

(15 Aout 1769 - 5 Mai 1821) // [facsimile signature of the sitter, below:] Napoleon // Dutillois

Description:

Bust portrait of Napoleon, looking straight out at the viewer. He is wearing his military uniform and medals. The frame is elaborate and topped with an imperial eagle shield and a crown. The title is a reference to Napoleon as a father, and perhaps more so as father of France.

Original Work:

L'Empereur dans son cabinet de travail aux Tuileries.

by

David, Jacques-Louis (1748-1825)

1812

. Oil on canvas; 203.9 x 125.1 cm; Washington DC, Kress Collection, National Gallery

Subject Heading(s):

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

Medium:

engraving

Dimensions:

198 x 156 mm (not including mount) ; 261 x 203 mm (sheet).

Paper Type:

wove paper

Condition:

fine.

Copy Specific:

mounted.

McGill Notes:

Pennington Catalogue p. 0785

Related Works:

DAVID, Jacques-Louis (1748-1825); 'L'Empereur dans son cabinet de travail aux Tuileries.'

LocNo:

8° N III 042