Napoleon I Four Drawings Signed Nicolas Toussaint Charlet

Suite of four drawings representing Emperor Napoleon I at Saint Helena signed Nicolas Toussaint Charlet (1792-1845). The four scenes are annotated as follows: - "The Emperor complaining to the Grand Marshal General Gourgaud about the insults that Hudson Low makes him endure" - "Last Moments of the Emperor (May 5, 1821) - "Hudson Low coming to assure himself that the Emperor is indeed dead" - "Tomb of the Emperor at Saint Helena" These drawings of great finesse are the work of Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, a fervent supporter of the Empire, he was a student of Gros. He quickly excelled in the practice of drawing much more than in painting, and his favorite subjects were guided by his political opinions, many of his works are preserved in French museums. These drawings are presented in later black lacquered frames enhanced with passe partout. also black.
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