The exact Representation of the Celebrated Standard presented by the Emperor Napoleon to His Guards at Elba a short Time before he invaded France in 1815. This splendid Standard is composed of the richest try coloured Silk, and the whole of the Ornaments are most elaborately Embroidered [...]
Drawn by G. Gwilt Jun.r London Published by H. Cureton 81 Aldersgate St. Aug.t 1823 Etching, scarce, 1822 Whatman watermark, platemark approx. 440 x 330mm (17¼ x 13"), with large margins. Etching by George Gwilt, the younger (1775-1856), architect best known for his restoration of Southwark Cathedral and his work on the Wren church of St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside. Gwilt was also a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries who contributed to various publications on the subject.
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