N. Bessieres

Handcolored copperplate print. Stipple engraving. Fine original coloring. Circa 1815

We believe this must be Jean-Baptiste Bessieres, who served in Napoleon's Italian campaign and who was made a Marechal d'Empire. Bessieres was born on August 6, 1769 and was killed in battle on May 1, 1813.

Text reads: N. Bessieres, Duc d'Istrie, Marechal de l'Empire, Decore du Grand Aigle de la Legione d'Honneur - Ne a Pressac (Lot) 1769

Dimensions: 8.5 X 11.5 inches

Condition: Sheet has considerable foxing and spotting extending close to the image as shown. There is a light streak on the forhead of the portrait.

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