A Great Man, [1803 - 1804]

Artist: Thomas Rowlandson. Published: Thomas Williamson. Napoleon, immensely elongated, bestrides a prancing horse on the summit of a globe on which 'Swisserla[nd]', 'Germany', and 'Italy' are marked, the upper part only being within the design. Napoleon, in profile to the left, holds a drawn sword inscribed 'Vive La Republique'. The horse is crowned; its collar is inscribed 'Power', the tail-strap 'Libertas'. Below the title: 'A Design for an Intended Statue on the Place la Liberté at Paris.' Description from the British Museum.