Benjamin Robert Haydon, (Plymouth 1786-1846 London)
Napoleon musing at St Helena unframed
Napoleon musing at St Helena
signed with initials 'BRH' (lower centre)
oil on canvas
76.8 x 64.2cm
unframed
There are twenty-three recorded versions of this subject painted by Haydon. As an admirer of Napoleon, the artist not only produced this large number of works, but also bought the emperor's death mask and was proud to have tried on one of his hats, which is said to have fitted perfectly.
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Napoleon musing at St Helena unframed
Napoleon musing at St Helena
signed with initials 'BRH' (lower centre)
oil on canvas
76.8 x 64.2cm
unframed
There are twenty-three recorded versions of this subject painted by Haydon. As an admirer of Napoleon, the artist not only produced this large number of works, but also bought the emperor's death mask and was proud to have tried on one of his hats, which is said to have fitted perfectly.
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