Les gendarmes d'élite devant les grilles des Tuileries, le 20 mars 1811, before 1931

The elite gendarmes in front of the gates of the tuileries, march 20, 1811. The empress is expecting a child. “i bet you it’s a girl” says the kid to the policeman who doesn’t seem to like it. Shortly after, the cannon will sound to announce the birth of the aiglon, napoleon's son. Date: before 1931.