Lenticular View of Napoleon and the Duke of Reichstadt - Lot 64

Lenticular View of Napoleon and the Duke of Reichstadt An anamorphic lenticular view attributed to François Delpech, created in the first half of the 19th century. The image is composed of vertical strips that alternately reveal the portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte and that of the Duke of Reichstadt, depending on the viewing angle. Both portraits bear their respective captions, and the piece is preserved under glass in its original wooden frame. Details: artist: François Delpech; subject: Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Reichstadt; technique: anamorphic lenticular engraving; period: first half of the 19th century; original wooden frame; dimensions: 23.2 x 27.3 cm; interior dimensions: 15.5 x 19.5 cm