Jean-pierre Colin (romans 1767-grenoble 1820)

Object description :

"Jean-pierre Colin (romans 1767-grenoble 1820)"

Emperor Napoleon I in profile bust Watercolor engraved overlines, annotated at the bottom "Grenoble March 9, 1815-Colin".
The fallen Emperor leaves the island of Elba to try to reach Paris. He stops in Grenoble from March 7 to 9, 1815.
Colin draws the character in profile, in military uniform, green and red tailcoat with gold epaulettes, pinned with medals, wearing a cocked bicorn.
In order to respond to the numerous orders, he engraves his subject on a copper plate in order to produce numerous proofs on paper which he then watercolors.
15.5 x 11.5 cm

Price: 600 €

Artist: Jean-pierre Colin
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Perfect condition

Material: Water color
Width: 11,5 cm
Height: 15,5 cm

Reference: 1581059
Availability: In stock