The Translation of the Ashes of Napoleon: 15 December, 1840 c. 1842

Eugène-Louis Lami’s watercolor painting *The Translation of the Ashes of Napoleon: 15 December, 1840* depicts the procession of Napoleon Bonaparte’s remains from the Hôtel des Invalides to the Dôme des Invalides, where they were reinterred in 1840. The scene captures the grandeur and pageantry of the event, with an elaborate procession of dignitaries, military figures, and carriages moving along the avenue. The detailed rendering and use of muted tones are characteristic of Lami’s style and evoke the sense of solemnity of this important historical event.