Emperor Napoleon I, Emperor of France (1769–1821) at the Battle of Arcole (after Baron Antoine-Jean Gros)
Giuseppe Longhi (Monza 1766 – 1831)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1800 - 1840
Materials
Paper
Measurements
480 mm (H)320 mm (W)
Place of origin
France
Order this imageCollection
Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1196092
Summary
Print, engraving, Emperor Napoleon I, Emperor of France (1769–1821) at the Battle of Arcole (after Baron Antoine-Jean Gros) by Giuseppe Longhi (Monza 1766 – 1831). Engraving of the original three-quarter length portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte by Le Gros, turned to the left looking of his left shoulder, holding a flag. In full military uniform - looking rather windswept.
Marks and inscriptions
Printed Walker Art Gallery label pasted on reverse
Makers and roles
Giuseppe Longhi (Monza 1766 – 1831), engraver (printmaker) Antoine-Jean Gros (Paris 1771 - Meudon 1835), artist