Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1934.1.1027 |
Object Name |
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Description |
"Couronnement de sa Majeste L'Imperatrice des Français an 1804 deux Decembre, (Coronation of her Majesty the Empress of France on December 2, 1804)," c. 1805-1815, engraving by Pierre Audouin after a painting by Jean-Antoine Laurent. The image honors the coronation of Empress Josephine (wife of Napoleon Bonaparte) on December 2, 1804. Published by the Bibliotheque Imperiale. In plate, at bottom: "Se vend a Paris chez THIERRY Edit: Rue/ Coquenard, 24." Text under image states: "Peint d'apres nature par J.A. Laurent. Dessine par Ch. Chasselat. Grave par Lerouge et Bovinet. Grave par P. Audouin, Membre de l'Academie Imperiale Royale des Arts de Vienne." |
Title |
Couronnement de sa Majeste L'Imperatrice des Francais, an 1804 deux Decembre |
Date |
c. 1805-1815 |
Role of Creator |
Engraver |
Creator |
Audouin, Pierre |
Role of Creator 2 |
Copy After |
Creator 2 |
Laurent, Jean-Antoine |
Medium |
engraving |
Material |
paper |
Dimensions |
H-24.5 W-17.125 inches |
Credit line |
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bailey Audigier |
Place of Origin |
Europe/France/Paris |
Subjects |
France |
People |
Bonaparte, Josephine |