Author(s):
calamatta, luigi (civitavecchia, 21–06–1802 - milan, 08–03–1869), engraver
date of production: 15–12–1840
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 61. 5cm
width: 43. 5cm
description:
profile of the death mask of napoleon bonaparte, based on the mask made by f. Antonmarchi in may 1821. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
registration - b. G. : "st-helene, may 5, 1821"
inscription - in the center: "disegnato e inciso da l. Calamatta"
inscription - in the center: "napoleone"
registration - b. D. : "paris, december 15, 1840"
inscription - "published in paris by goupil et vibert, boulevard montmartre, 15"
inscription - "imp. By chardon ainé and aze"
iconographic description:
profile of the death mask of napoleon bonaparte surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and surmounted by a radiant cross of the legion of honor
historical commentary:
luigi calamatta made two studies based on the death mask of napoleon bonarparte, one in profile and the other from the front, a preparatory drawing of which is kept in florence. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait
person / character represented:
napoleon i, emperor of the french
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: siohan, corrie and robert
date of acquisition: 1991
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: csr ag 288. Date: 15–12–1840.
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