Napoleon. The Hero of 100 Battles.

MakerMade by Kelloggs & Thayer American, 1846 - 1847

MakerMade by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

MakerMade by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888

Date1845-1846

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 1/4 x 8 1/2in. (26 x 21.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 x 11 1/4in. (35.2 x 28.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Bonnette

DescriptionA man wearing a coat, two vests, breeches, and boots, sits astride a white horse with an elaborate saddle, decorated with fringe. He wears a cocked hat and holds a rapier in his gloved right hand. A cannon ball is at the horse's feet. Ranks of soldiers in the background march towards the right.

Object number2007.11.6

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "NAPOLEON. / THE HERO OF 100 BATTLES. / His celebrated horse EUPHRATES, presented to him by the Emperor of Persia."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number.

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