Élisabeth-Paul-Édouard de Rossel (1765–1829), French astronomer, soldier and sailor, known as the Chevalier de Rossel, Julien-Léopold Boilly

Description of content: portrait lithographed by julien boilly in 1823.;the full caption reads: “royal institute of france. Acadie des sciences (geography and navigation). De rossel (elisabeth-paul-edouard). Knight of st louis, member of the bureau of longitudes, etc. Born in sens on september 11, 1765, elected in 1810. ”. Date: first quarter of 19th century. Dimensions: 23.4 × 15.6 cm (9.2 × 6.1 in). Medium: line engraving. Collection: Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle. Élisabeth-Paul-Édouard de Rossel (1765–1829)