Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
C10.522 |
Title |
Engraving of Napoleon, Prince Imperial |
Object Name |
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Description |
Sepia engraving of head & shoulders of small boy dressed in hussar uniform; pelisse over shoulder; in oval; under picture: "Napoleon, Francois, Charles, Joseph / Prince Imperial / Ne le 20 Mars 1811..."; lower left: "Imprime par Durand" and lower right: "Depose a la Direction Generale." Original gilded frame identified - wooden frame with molded gilt decoration. (Reframed 10/2012) |
Date |
C. 1814 |
Year Range from |
1814 |
Year Range to |
1815 |
Artist |
F.Lignon apres Gerard |
Dimensions |
H-15 W-11.625 inches |
Material |
Paper, ink |
Place of Origin |
France / Netherlands |
Provenance |
Found behind an engraving of Queen Victoria, which was put into the frame about 1890. In 1830 catalog: "468, Picture of Napoleon's, son. Capt. Wingate" Was also titled the King of Rome. |
People |
Napoleon II, 1811-1832 |
Search Terms |
Portsmouth Athenaeum Collection |
Subjects |
Prints Stipple engravings |