744 - N. CHARLET (1792–1845), Napoleon with a telescope, circa 1835, lithograph

N. CHARLET (1792–1845), Napoleon with a telescope, circa 1835, lithograph Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet (1792, Paris – 1845, ibid.): Napoleon with a telescope; Napoleon on a hill, with a telescope and horses, c. 1835, lithograph Technique: Lithograph on China paper, mounted on paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 856 Inscription: Signed “Charlet” in the lower part of the printing plate. Inscribed “Napoleon” in the lower part of the printing plate. Date: c. 1835 Description: The artwork depicts Napoleon Bonaparte as a solitary, prominently placed figure in military uniform, standing on a hill and gazing into the distance through a telescope. Horses are shown next to him, which may suggest a military or strategic situation. Trees and vegetation surround the scene, providing a serene 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 à l’usage des petits et des grands enfants*, ca. 1840 | print suite, Genre Literature: Joseph Félix Leblanc de La Combe: Charlet, His Life, His Letters, Followed by a Reasoned Description of His Lithographic Work; 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), Image: 13.3 cm x 16.4 cm (5.2 x 6.5 in) Condition: Good condition. The artwork shows signs of age-related discoloration and soiling along the edges. The inner area of the image shows slight signs of wear. Some stains are visible in the outer area, but the central motif appears largely intact. There is significant creasing along the upper edge of the sheet. The corners of the sheet are slightly creased and dented.