Funeral procession of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1821

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“The funeral procession of Bonaparte as it proceeded from Old Long Wood [sic] along the edge of Ruperts Valley. The troops drawn up with arms reversed after the procession had passed, followed up in the rear … Drawn on the spot by Capt. Marryat, R.N. Engraved by Alken & Sutherland.” published by S & J Fuller, Rathbone Pl London.

Hand-Coloured aquatint by Alken and Sutherland  after a drawing by Captain Frederick Marryat, 1821.

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Funeral procession of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1821
Date :
1821
Technique :
aquatint with engraving and watercolour
Dimensions :
H = 18.7 cm, L = 53 cm
Place held :
Wellcome Insitute
Photo credit :
Wellcome Collection. Attribution 4.0 International CC BY 4.0
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