Funeral of Emperor Napoleon I, Emperor of France (1769–1821)
after Captain Frederick Marryat (London 1792 - Langham 1848)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
290 mm (H)612 mm (W)14 mm (D)205 mm (H)530 mm (W)
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Greenway, Devon
NT 121701
Summary
Print, engraving, Funeral of Emperor Napoleon I, Emperor of France (1769–1821) (after Captain Frederick Marryat) by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851) and Thomas Sutherland (c.1785-after 1827). Showing a long landscape with a funeral cortege, the hearse being followed by a long line of people, many on horseback. Removed from frame 16.11.2007. Frame discarded.
Marks and inscriptions
'Drawn on the spot by Capt. Marryat, R.N.' (botton left). 'Engraved by Alkin and Sutherland' (botton right). ' The funeral procession of Bonaparte/as it proceeded from Old Long Wood along the edge of Ruperts Valley/The troops drawn up with arms reversed, after the procession had passed followed up in the rear/ Died May 5 1821/ Published July 25, 1821, by S and I Fuller, 34 Rathbone Place.' (below centre).
Makers and roles
after Captain Frederick Marryat (London 1792 - Langham 1848), artist S. and J. Fuller, engraver and publisher Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838), engraver (printmaker) Henry Thomas Alken (London 1785 - London 1851), engraver (printmaker)