July 14 & 15, 2020 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2020
A copy of a print engraved by William Henry Simmons (1811 - 1882) after an original 1831 painting by Charles de Steuben (1788-1856). Battle scene with Napoleon at the center of his troops with a Scottish prisoner at left and several French soldiers in various degrees of distress. Fully developed and finely painted battle scene with Napoleon, calm and unharmed as the central figure. Overvarnished with craquelure throughout.
Item Dimensions: Frame: 19 - 1/4" x 25".
Artist
WILLIAM SIMMONS AND CHARLES deSTEUBEN.
Title
BONAPARTE AT THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO.