Mid 19th Century Napoleon Surrounded by His Marshalls and Generals

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Napolean entoure des Francais les plus celebres de son temps
(Napoleon surrounded by the most celebrated Frenchmen of his time)
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(Napoleon surrounded by the most celebrated Frenchmen of his time)
Original French Lithograph, Paris, mid-19th century

An exceptional original French lithograph celebrating Napoleon Bonaparte at the height of his legend, this dramatic composition depicts the Emperor mounted on his iconic white horse and surrounded by the distinguished marshals, generals, and statesmen who shaped one of history’s most remarkable military empires.

Executed after the celebrated military painter D. (Désiré/Dionysius) Monten, the work was lithographed by the accomplished Louis Stanislas Marin-Lavigne (Motte-Lavigne) and printed by the prestigious Imprimerie Lemercier of Paris, the foremost lithographic printer of nineteenth-century France. The print was published by R. Jeannin, Place du Louvre, Paris—a publisher known for producing finely executed historical lithographs during the Second Empire period. These credits place the work firmly within the golden age of French lithography.

The composition embodies the Romantic fascination with Napoleon that flourished throughout France after his death. Rather than portraying a single battle, the image presents the Emperor as the central figure among the illustrious personalities of his era, reinforcing his enduring place in French history and national memory. Similar Napoleonic commemorative lithographs are preserved in important public collections, including the Musée Carnavalet in Paris.

Notable Features:

Original nineteenth-century French lithograph
After the painting by D. Monten
Lithographed by Motte-Lavigne
Printed by the renowned Imprimerie Lemercier, Paris
Published by R. Jeannin, Place du Louvre, Paris
Large presentation in an impressive gilt frame, enhancing its period character
A striking historical image appealing to collectors of Napoleonic history, French military art, and nineteenth-century European prints
Elegant, dramatic, and historically evocative, this lithograph captures the grandeur of the Napoleonic legend at a time when France was actively commemorating its imperial past. It is a distinguished example of mid-nineteenth-century French printmaking and an impressive statement piece for a collector of Napoleonic memorabilia, European military history, or fine antique prints. See less