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W Alexis (active 1871)

La Colonne Vendome par W.Alexis. c.1871

RCIN 809186

Description

Satire. The figure or statue of Napoleon I with an englarged head, holds a candle and a bundle of paper. Cobwebs have formed between his body and nose. A sign below, declaring the statue for sale.
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Search the collection W Alexis (active 1871)
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Search the collection Madre, Rue de Croissant, Paris
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Search the collection Duclaux: Place du Ch, d'Eau, 21, Paris
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Search the collection Napoléon I, Emperor of the French (1769-1821)
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colour lithograph
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History
History of Europe
History of France
France-History (Third Republic to Fifth Republic 1870-)
General medieval and modern history (European history)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
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