Jefferson and Napoleon (2002) (Sold)

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Jefferson and Napoleon (2002) (Sold)

Painted in commemoraton of the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase. Jeffereson and Napoleon stand in front of Louisiana scenes they never saw. Napoleon's golden New World crown floats off into Jefferson's outstretched hand.

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Fine Art Acrylic People/Portrait Napoleon Jefferson Louisiana Purchase Louisiana France

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Rusty Woodward-Gladdish

Rusty Woodward-Gladdish 16 Jun 2005

Fabulous picture. Wonderful symbolism. You've painted Jefferson's hand perfectly! I love this painting. I've just finished reading about Napoleon. When we were in the Palace of Versaille in March we saw that huge painting of Napoleon crowning himself emperor. (Typical Leo!!)

Nelly Martinez-Solis

Nelly Martinez-Solis 22 Jul 2004

very good

jorge gallardo

jorge gallardo 22 Jul 2004

Wonderful use of both images! Excellent!

andree lerat

andree lerat 22 Jul 2004

MADE A GOOD DEAL.

Renata Cavanaugh

Renata Cavanaugh 22 Jul 2004

Cool