Marie-Anne Elisa Bonaparte; Grand Duchess of Tuscany (1777-1820)
Francesco Ambrosi
Category
Art / Prints
Date
circa 1811
Materials
Engraving on paper, wood and glass
Measurements
740 x 450 mm
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 607928
Summary
Print, engraving, Marie-Anne Elisa Bonaparte; Grand Duchess of Tuscany (1777-1820) by Francesco Ambrosi. Engraving of the original painting of Marie Anne Eliza, Napoleon's sister, by T.B.Bosio, engraved by F. Ambrosi circa 1811. Full-length portrait, turned slightly to the right, standing before window arranging flowers. Wearing elaborately embroidered Empire gown, pearl tiara and necklace. Glazed, cream card mount, wide flat oak veneered frame.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
...Depose a la Bibliotheque Royale..Grave a Milan par F.Ambrosi de Venice 1811 (printed title and coat of arms)
Makers and roles
Francesco Ambrosi , engraver (printmaker)