Memorial of Napoleon on St. Helena

This image depicts a rocky outcropping jutting out into the ocean's surf. Crashing waves wash inscribed planks of wood and an anchor to the base of the rock. In this image the viewer is positioned on the shore looking out towards the outcropping and the ocean. In the sky a break in the clouds allows rays of light to beam down on Napoleon's black cocked hat and his sword, which are on the top of the rock. Lying nearby are a shovel and some broken chains. This image depicts a rocky outcropping jutting out into the ocean's surf. Crashing waves wash inscribed planks of wood and an anchor to the base of the rock. In this image the viewer is positioned on the shore looking out towards the outcropping and the ocean. In the sky a break in the clouds allows rays of light to beam down on Napoleon's black cocked hat and his sword, which are on the top of the rock. Lying nearby are a shovel and some broken chains. This satire is not signed, dated, or titled. Probably published around 1821. In general this image is not so much a satire as it is a vision of the hero's apotheosis. As such the subject matter suggests that the image may have been published after Napoleon's death in 1821.