Signature of Joseph Charles Paul Bonapart [Napoleon Girome], Prince of The French
Information
Title
Signature of Joseph Charles Paul Bonapart [Napoleon Girome], Prince of The French
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
RHS/A/RoySig/27
Author or creator
Withers; Augusta Joanna Elizabeth Innes (c.1791-1876); Artist
Date
1862
Scope & content
Decorative border featuring the imperial eagle and crown, with the signature on a swag, a cluster of forget-me-nots at the base, surrounding a beehive, symbol of industry. At the sides are a naval scene and a view of a coastal town.. Joseph Charles Paul Bonaparte (Prince Napoleon Girome) (1822-1891)
Level
Item
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Watercolour on vellum. 37 cm x 25 cm (artwork); 52 cm x 41 cm (mount)
Is part of
Royal Signatures Collection
Subjects
Signature
Napoleon Girome
eagle
crown
forget-me-not
beehive
bees
ships
town
Repository
Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Library
Copyright
Royal Horticultural Society
Credit Line
RHS Lindley Collections
Usage terms
Non-commercial use with attribution permitted (CC BY-NC 4.0)