Napoleon on St Helena dictating his memoirs to Las Cases

Artist(s) : SCHEFFER Ary
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Napoleon on St Helena dictating his memoirs to Las Cases

This romantic vision shows the dying Napoleon, in bed, dictating the 'legend' of his life and deeds to Las Cases, the author of the famous Mémorial de Sainte-Hélène.
See also Steuben's vision of Napoleon on St Helena, dictating his memoirs to General Gourgaud.

Date :
19th century
Technique :
oil on canvas
Dimensions :
H = 0.24 m
Place held :
Musée Lambinet, Versailles
Photo credit :
RMN
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