Charles-Louis CORBET (1758-1803), after. Large bust of General Bonaparte from life. Patinated plaster. With lead stamp on the reverse: "Commission Royale Belge des Échanges Internationaux - Bruxelles - Section Artistique Atelier de Moulage." 19th century. Height: 83 cm. Historical background: This sculpture by Corbet is the first life-size representation of the General and the first for which the young Bonaparte posed in Paris, in the year VI, before his departure for Egypt. Our copy is identical to the one currently on display at the Château de la Malmaison.