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

Charles Motte French
 After Jean Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine French

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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

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