Napoléon I presenting his new born son Napoléon II to his soldiers in 1811. Engraving by Mme. Lessueur after A. Testard.

  • Testard, Alphonse, active 1811.
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On the birth of his son in 1811, Napoléon I gave him the title 'The King of Rome' - it was never acted upon and Napoléon II was mainly educated in Austria where he received the title 'Duke of Reichstadt'

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[Paris?] : Publié par E.V. Penaud

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1 print : line engraving with etching ; image 8.8 x 12.4 cm

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Naissance du Roi de Rome. Alph. Testard delt. ; Mme. Lesseur sulpt.

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Wellcome Collection 17287i

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