{"product_id":"ap_22818","title":"Le roi de Rome - L'Aiglon 1899","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"707\" class=\"\"\u003eThis original 1899 lithograph, \u003cem data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eLe Roi de Rome – L’Aiglon\u003c\/em\u003e, by the renowned French illustrator and caricaturist Charles Léandre, is a rare and evocative piece from the Belle Époque era. Known for his masterful work in satirical publications like \u003cem data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eLe Rire\u003c\/em\u003e, Léandre here turns to a subject of deep historical and emotional resonance: Napoleon II, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte, remembered as \u003cem data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eL’Aiglon\u003c\/em\u003e—the Eaglet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1091\" class=\"\"\u003eA tragic symbol of lost imperial glory and national longing, the young prince spent his short life in exile in Austria, never reigning over the empire he was born to inherit. This lithograph reflects the mythic status Napoleon II had gained in France by the end of the 19th century, especially in the wake of \u003cem data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eL’Aiglon\u003c\/em\u003e, the 1900 play by Edmond Rostand that romanticized his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1487\" class=\"\"\u003eExecuted with Léandre’s trademark sensitivity and expressive finesse, this piece is hand-signed and dedicated by the artist, and it was once part of the esteemed Collection Ed. Sagot, a gallery known for curating works by many of the era’s leading printmakers. Though not published by Sagot, its presence in their collection speaks to the quality and cultural significance of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1719\" class=\"\"\u003eThis lithograph is a compelling acquisition for collectors of Napoleonic history, Belle Époque illustration, and early modern European prints—a work that bridges personal story and national identity with remarkable artistic grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNapoleon - Empire - France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld covering - Signed and dedicated by the artist - Ed. Sagot Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, small tears restored\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Léandre Charles","offers":[{"title":"124 x 88 \/ A-  \/ On Linen","offer_id":51460864147783,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_22818Insta2.jpg?v=1746795873","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/products\/ap_22818","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}