The Supper of Beaucaire

DESCRIPTION: [Original print sold · Digital scan available for licensing] The image depicts the scene from "The Supper of Beaucaire" (Le souper de Beaucaire), a fictional dinner conversation penned by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1793.  Historical Context: The painting illustrates a conversation between Napoleon and four merchants regarding the political chaos in southern France during the French Revolution.  Artist and Era: This scene was painted by Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouÿ between 1869 and 1894.  Key Figure: The standing figure on the right represents a young Napoleon Bonaparte, then a captain of artillery.  STYLE:Typogravure COLOUR: Colour SIZE (cm): 24 x 17.5 CREATORS: after Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouÿ PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: Paris: Boussod, Valadon & Co DATE: C19/20 COMMENTS: Excellent condition; age uncertain SUBJECT: Works of Art PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.