The execution of Joachim Murat in Pizzo, Calabria on October 13, 1815. Line engraving with etching by J. Romney after G.M. Brighty, 1816.

  • Brighty, G. M.
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1 July 1816
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43529i
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Joachim Murat was one of Napoleon's most celebrated marshals. As king of Naples (1808-1815), he lent stimulation to Italian nationalism. His reputation as a daring leader of cavalry earned him the hand of Napoleon's sister, Caroline, and sovereignty of Naples. In 1815 he made a last, hopeless attempt to recover Naples virtually unaided but was taken prisoner and shot

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[London] : T. Kinnersley, 1 July 1816.

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1 print : line engraving, with etching ; image 16.8 x 11.8 cm

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The death of Murat. He uncovered his breast and gave the word "fire". G.M. Brighty del. J. Romney sculp.

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Wellcome Collection 43529i

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