Vertical rectangle. Very large. Steps lead to the round base, the lower part of which is not decorated; some inscriptions. The central part has a smaller diameter. Above a strip with inscription is a frieze with trophies of weapons between female genii. The cornice of the entablature has the same diameter as the lower parts. The statue of the roman emperor stands on two round stockles. At right, in the background, a wall; at left a fortress. Clouds. On the steps, two persons, standing, and one recumbent. Cf. 1938-88-4106. Date: 1810–20. Dimensions: Sheet: 25.2 x 18.7 cm (9 15/16 x 7 3/8 in.). Medium: black ink, gray wash, paper, pencil, watercolor. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, Project for a monument for Foro Bonaparte, Milan, 1800, 1810–20 (CH 18542719)
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