Artist(s):
after David, Jacques-Louis (1748-1825)
Composed Title English:
Bonaparte.
Inscribed Title:
Buonaparte.
Inscription:
Pag. 18.
Description:
Bust portrait of Napoleon, wearing his military uniform and decorations of the Legion of Honour. This is based on David's 1812 full-length portrait of Napoleon in his study. The expression has been changed so that he is no longer looking at the viewer.
Original Work:
L'Empereur dans son cabinet de travail aux Tuileries.
byDavid, Jacques-Louis (1748-1825)
. Oil on canvas; 203.9 x 125.1 cm; Washington DC, Kress Collection, National GallerySubject Heading(s):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French (1769-1821) -- portrait -- -- Emperor
Medium:
stipple engraving
Dimensions:
95 x 71 mm (not including mount); 261 x 204 mm (sheet).
Paper Type:
wove paper
Condition:
fine
Copy Specific:
Verso, on print, in pencil : "6d"
McGill Notes:
Pennington Catalogue p. 0600
Related Works:
DAVID, Jacques-Louis (1748-1825); 'L'Empereur dans son cabinet de travail aux Tuileries.'
LocNo:
8° N III David 005