744 - N. CHARLET (1792-1845), Napoleon with a telescope, around 1835, Lithography

N. CHARLET (1792-1845), Napoleon with a telescope, around 1835, Lithography Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet (1792 Paris - 1845 ibid.): Napoleon with telescope Napoleon on a hill, with telescope and horses, c. 1835, Lithography Technique: Lithography on China paper, rolled-on on Paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 856 Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Charlet". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Napoleon". Date: c. 1835 Description: The artwork shows Napoleon Bonaparte as a single, prominently placed figure in military uniform, standing on a hill and gazing into the distance with a telescope. Horses are depicted next to him, which could indicate a military or strategic situation. Trees and vegetation surround the scene and provide a calm contrast to the figure's dynamic pose. Person: Depicted: Napoleon; Emperor Napoleon I. Bonaparte (1769 Ajaccio, Corsica - 1821 St Helena) Source: Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet (1792 Paris-1845 Paris) Alphabet morale et philosophique a` l'usage des petits et des grands enfans, um 1840 | print suite, Genre Literature: Joseph Félix Leblanc de La Combe: Charlet, sa vie, ses lettres, suivi d'une description raisonnée de son oeuvre lithographique; Paris 1856. Cat. Rais. No.: 856. Keywords: Military, 19th century, Romanticism, People, France, Size: Paper: 28,7 cm x 38,5 cm (11,3 x 15,2 in), Depiction: 13,3 cm x 16,4 cm (5,2 x 6,5 in) Condition: Good condition. The artwork shows signs of age discolouration and soiling at the edges. The inner area of the picture shows slight signs of wear. Some stains are visible in the outer area, but the central motif appears largely intact. There is significant bumping along the upper edge of the sheet. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped and creased.