Jacques Louis, David (1748 – 1825). On work of Euge`ne Bourgeois (1800-1810). Noel Bertrand (1784 – 1852). Napoleon the Great. (1804/5).

Experience the grandeur of history with this impeccable graphic, depicting Napoleon the Great. The drawing, created in a unique dot style, measures 72 x 51 and showcases the artistic prowess of Eugene Bourgeous under the direction of Jacques Louis David. The lower left of the piece carries the inscription “Dessine par Eugene Bourgeous Eleve de M. David, et pensionnaire de S.M. l’Empereur et Roi,” and the lower right reads “Grave sous le Direction de M. David par Noel Bertrand.” The central focus of the artwork, “NAPOLEON LE GRAND,” stands as a testament to the era’s rich cultural heritage, drawing inspiration from the portrait of the Emperor and King by David, his premier painter.