The King of Rome
The iconography, from the relief of Romulus and Remus to the profile medallion format, refers to ancient Rome and is meant to reinforce the idea that the role of Emperor would descend from Napoleon to his son. Instead, Napoleon would abdicate when his son was only three and Napoleon II died in Vienna at age 21.
Artwork Details
- Title: The King of Rome
- Artist: After Pierre Paul Prud'hon (French, Cluny 1758–1823 Paris)
- Engraver: Roger Barthélemy (French, 1770–1841)
- Date: ca. 1811
- Medium: Etching and stipple engraving on chine collé
- Dimensions: Image: 7 15/16 × 6 7/16 in. (20.1 × 16.3 cm)
Plate: 8 1/16 × 6 1/2 in. (20.5 × 16.5 cm)
Sheet: 8 15/16 × 7 5/16 in. (22.7 × 18.5 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Bequest of James David Draper, 2019
- Object Number: 2021.15.20
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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