Napoleon Bonaparte Engraving of the 1804 Coronation Portrait. Engraved by William Holl and housed in an ebonised and gilded frame.
In this portrait Napoleon presents himself as emperor of the French in the full coronation regalia he wore in 1804. Napoleon’s coronation ceremony took place in the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris in 1804. His head is adorned with a crown of gold laurels and he wears the gold collar of the Legion of Honour.
The original portrait was by Francois Gerard and depicted a full length profile of Napoleon.
Approximate weight is 405 grams.
Approximate dimensions are 25.5 cm length, 20.5 cm width and 1.8 cm depth.
In excellent condition.