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Print of man’s head with laurel crown

A man’s head and neck sits atop a platform. The man’s eyes are closed, and no hair is visible. A laurel wreath circles his head. He has large eyes, a slender nose, and a strong jaw. A medal on a wide ribbon is wrapped around his neck. A long sword is placed at the left side of the platform, extending underneath the ribbon. The scene is surrounded by a wide border decorated with animals, including a lion, a bull, an eagle, and four ouroboros illustrations. A shooting star decorates the top of the border.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
M20144
People
Luigi Calamatta, Italian (Civitavecchia 1802 - 1869 Milan)
Title
Death Mask of Napoleon
Other Titles
Original Language Title: Masque de Napoleon
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
1834
Culture
Italian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/257452

Physical Descriptions

Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
plate: 38 x 30.9 cm (14 15/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: Calamatta
  • inscription: lower right margin of plate area, black chalk or crayon, hand written, signed, in artist's hand: dedication, signature: a Mme G. Sand. / Calamatta

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Mme G. Landi. inscribed with a dedication from the printmaker to Mme Landi

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
LeBlanc 15

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Curatorial Study Group Fund
Object Number
M20144
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 2200 19th Century, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 04/25/2022 - 11/14/2022

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