France, First Empire (1804-1814). - Lot 64

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France, First Empire (1804-1814). - Lot 64
France, First Empire (1804-1814). Watercolor engraving depicting a bouquet of violets with the profiles of Napoleon, Marie-Louise and their son, the King of Rome, hidden in the flowers. The engraving is titled "Violettes du 20 mars 1815" and bears the inscriptions "Canu del" and "Huguet sculp." Presented in a gilt painted wood frame under glass. 12,5 x 8,5 cm (engraving), 19 x 16,5 cm (frame). (foxing, quite good condition). Note: the Emperor's passion for violets was born from his meeting with Josephine de Beauharnais. During his exile in Elba, Napoleon's supporters were identified by the words "Do you like violets? Cards showing a bunch of violets, innocent in appearance, flooded all of France. When one looked closely at the card, the bouquet revealed the profiles of Napoleon, Marie-Louise and their son, the King of Rome.
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