1903 Print Martinique La Savane Statue French Empress Josephine Caribbean XGJA6

This is an original 1903 black and white halftone print of La Savane, a park in the French-Caribbean island of Martinique. In the center stands the statue of Empress Joséphine, first wife of Napoléon Bonaparte, who was born on the island.

Despite being born to a French family on the island, she was not a favored daughter by the locals; this could have been a result of her returning the practice of slavery to Martinique. Today this statue stands amidst the park's scenery and many temporary market shops a little worse for wear without a head and vandalized with red paint representing the statue's beheading.

CONDITION

This 108+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 5 inches; 18 x 13 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Josephine de Beauharnais, Josephine Tascher de La Pagerie, Palm Trees, Tree ferns, mountain, Caribbean Sea

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