A Qing-era gouache painting after Jacques-Louis David’s ‘Napoleon Crossing the Alps.’ These were frequently produced at the request of European traders in Qing port studios for commercial sale in Europe and the Americas. Shows a stylized Napoleon depicted in line with traditional Qing Chinese aesthetic designs, and Napoleon himself is notably depicted with Asian features. 16×23 inches.
Condition Report
Very fine, like new. Frame has a few scuffs.