Antique Napoleon Mother Portrait Letizia Bonaparte Ramolino Engraving c1840 Gerard

Description

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Antique French Engraving – Letizia Bonaparte, Mother of Napoleon I

This original 19th-century engraving portrays Maria-Letizia Ramolino (1750–1836), mother of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most influential figures in European history.

Executed after a composition by François Gérard, the portrait presents Letizia Bonaparte in a dignified seated pose, surrounded by refined interior elements that emphasize her status and legacy within the Bonaparte family.

A key historical figure, Letizia Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio (Corsica) and became the matriarch of the imperial dynasty. This engraving reflects both her personal history and the enduring fascination with the Napoleonic era throughout the 19th century.

Details:

• Technique: Engraving
• Artist: After François Gérard
• Subject: Letizia Bonaparte (Mother of Napoleon I)
• Period: Circa 1840
• Origin: France

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 30.8 × 21.8 cm
• Image: 24.5 × 16.5 cm