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Napoleon Crowning Josephine; verso: Napoleon Raising the Crown in His Right Hand and Holding His Sword with His Left Hand
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Title: Napoleon Crowning Josephine; verso: Napoleon Raising the Crown in His Right Hand and Holding His Sword with His Left Hand
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