19th-century hand-painted watercolour miniature portrait of Napoleon I

Antique 19th-century mahogany wood-framed hand-painted watercolour miniature portrait of Napoleon I.
The miniature depicts a Napoleon I portrait turning his face to the right.
The back has not been opened to inspect.
The signature is on the lower right-hand side.

Height: 11.2 cm
Width: 10.4 cm
Depth: 2 cm

Condition: The painting is pre-owned with minor signs of usage, age-related wear, and good overall condition.

History:

Napoleon Bonaparte, commonly known as Napoleon I, was a military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. Born in Corsica in 1769, he quickly climbed the ranks of the French military, displaying exceptional strategic acumen and leadership skills. In 1799, Napoleon staged a coup d'état, overthrowing the French government and establishing himself as First Consul. He later crowned himself Emperor of the French in 1804. Renowned for his military genius, Napoleon expanded the French Empire across much of Europe through a series of brilliant and daring military campaigns, collectively known as the Napoleonic Wars. His legal reforms, known as the Napoleonic Code, had a lasting impact on modern legal systems. However, his ambitious expansionist policies eventually led to his downfall. Defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, Napoleon was exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena, where he died in 1821. Despite his ultimate defeat, Napoleon I remains a complex and influential figure in world history, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to be studied and debated.

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