Empress Marie Louise, Empress of France (1791-1847) and Emperor Napoleon I, Emperor of France (1769–1821)
Category
Papier-mâché
Date
1800 - 1829
Materials
Papier-mâché and lacquer
Place of origin
France
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 609979
Summary
Early 19th century French circular papier-mâché box and lid with black lacquer finish. Print of Napoleon and Marie Louise applied to lid, half length portraits, Napoleon wearing military uniform and medals, his wife a tiara, jewels and gown.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust by Edith Teresa Hulton, Lady Berwick (1890-1972).
Marks and inscriptions
NAPOLEON 1ER EMPEREUR DES FRANCAIS ROI D'ITALIE, Ne le 15 Aout 1769. MARIE LOUISE ARCHEDUCHED D'AUTRICHE IMPERATRICE, Nee le 12 Xbre 1792 (Printed around image)