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Napoleon and Josephine Visiting the Studio of David, January 4, 1808

Charles Motte French
After Jean Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine French

ca. 1820–30

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This lithograph is based on a drawing by Norblin depicting the visit of Napoléon, Josephine, and their entourage to the studio of Jacques Louis David (1748-1825) to see the recently completed Coronation of Josephine. Napoleon, gesturing towards the picture with his tricorne, looks back towards the artist to praise his achievement.

Napoleon and Josephine Visiting the Studio of David, January 4, 1808, Charles Motte (French, 1784–1836), Lithograph — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Napoleon and Josephine Visiting the Studio of David, January 4, 1808

Artist: Charles Motte (French, 1784–1836)

Artist: After Jean Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine (French, Misy-Fault-Yonne 1745–1830 Paris)

Date: ca. 1820–30

Medium: Lithograph

Dimensions: Image: 11 3/8 × 14 7/16 in. (28.9 × 36.7 cm)
Sheet: 15 7/16 × 19 1/2 in. (39.2 × 49.5 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Gift of Madeleine Fidell-Beaufort, in memory of Jeanne Welcher Kleinfield, 2015

Accession Number: 2015.493.2

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