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.
Napoleon on St Helena dictating his memoirs to Las Cases
Artist(s) : SCHEFFER Ary
- Date :
- 19th century
- Technique :
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions :
- H = 0.24 m
- Place held :
- Musée Lambinet, Versailles
- Photo credit :
- RMN