| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | |
| Published | à Paris, chez l'Auteur, rue des Francs-Bourgeois No.6 F9. St. Gernain. 1813 |
| Dimensions | I.110 by 60mm, Pl. 210 by 145mm, S.235 by 160mm |
| Notes | A Portrait of King Christian VII of Denmark (1786-1848), as Crown Prince (1813) wearing the Légion d'honneur given to him by Napoleon in recongition of Denmark, and particularly King Frederick VI's unwavering support. Christian was, a year after this engraving was made, elected as King of Norway, a title that he lost following the defeat of Norway's army by Prince Carl (Marshal Bernadotte of Sweden) and the subsequent Convention of Moss.As King he failed to live up to the liberal beliefs of his younger years and is chiefly remembered for his continued support of astronomy in Denmark. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £40.00 |
| Stock ID | 4754 |