Balthasar Wigand
(Vienna 1771-1846 Felixdorf) The entry of Napoleon in Schönbrunn, signed Wigand f., an adhesive label inscribed "Schönbrunn b/ Vienna, Einzug von Napoleon, Dezbr. 1809" in old writing on the reverse, gouache on paper, 15 x 30,5 cm, mounted, framed, damaged (repaired), (Hu)
In the course of his military excursions accompanied by numerous battles and of his territorial expansion Napoleon stayed two times in the Imperial residential town of Vienna. He took residence in Schönbrunn castle for several months. During his sojourn he frequently saluted the parades of his troops in the mornings, which soon became a popular attraction for the curious Viennese populace. In 1809 an attempt of assassination on Napoleon could be prevented by the alertness of his officers on the occasion of one of these parades.
Specialist: Dr. Brigitte Huck
Dr. Brigitte Huck
+43-1-515 60-378
19c.paintings@dorotheum.at
30.09.2015 - 15:00
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Balthasar Wigand
(Vienna 1771-1846 Felixdorf) The entry of Napoleon in Schönbrunn, signed Wigand f., an adhesive label inscribed "Schönbrunn b/ Vienna, Einzug von Napoleon, Dezbr. 1809" in old writing on the reverse, gouache on paper, 15 x 30,5 cm, mounted, framed, damaged (repaired), (Hu)
In the course of his military excursions accompanied by numerous battles and of his territorial expansion Napoleon stayed two times in the Imperial residential town of Vienna. He took residence in Schönbrunn castle for several months. During his sojourn he frequently saluted the parades of his troops in the mornings, which soon became a popular attraction for the curious Viennese populace. In 1809 an attempt of assassination on Napoleon could be prevented by the alertness of his officers on the occasion of one of these parades.
Specialist: Dr. Brigitte Huck
Dr. Brigitte Huck
+43-1-515 60-378
19c.paintings@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Master Drawings, Prints before 1900, Watercolours, Miniatures |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 30.09.2015 - 15:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 23.09. - 30.09.2015 |