NAPOLEON BONAPARTE – French Emperor Portrait 1811 Antique Copper Engraving

This striking 1811 copper engraving portrays Napoleon Bonaparte in profile, arms crossed, wearing his iconic bicorne hat and military uniform. The crisp line work and classical border framing reflect early 19th-century neoclassical style, capturing the self-assured poise of one of history’s most influential figures. Printed on fine wove paper, the sheet measures approximately 5 x 8 inches and is blank on the reverse.

Included with the portrait is the original accompanying text sheet, titled Buonaparte, offering a contemporary biographical account of Napoleon’s rise from Corsican cadet to Emperor of France. Together, the engraving and descriptive page form a fascinating period depiction of Napoleon’s legacy, ideal for collectors of historical portraiture, military history, or early 1800s copperplate prints.