The Death of Napoleon the Great, May 5, 1821

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The Death of Napoleon the Great, May 5, 1821

1830s

François Georgin (French, 1801–1863) Published by Pellerin, Imprimeur-Libraire, Épinal, France (active 19th century)

With text describing the death of "the greatest man of modern times," purportedly caused by liver disease, after five and a half years in exile on the island of Saint Helena

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Object Details

Titles:

The Death of Napoleon the Great, May 5, 1821

Date:

1830s

Artists:

François Georgin (French, 1801–1863) Published by Pellerin, Imprimeur-Libraire, Épinal, France (active 19th century)

Medium:

Stencil-colored relief print

Dimensions:

Image: 12 5/16 x 21 5/16 inches (31.3 x 54.1 cm) Sheet: 15 5/8 x 23 15/16 inches (39.7 x 60.8 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Bequest of Henry Reed Hatfield, 1943

Accession Number:

1943-27-27

Geography:

Made in Épinal, France, Europe

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