One of the engravings represents the statue which formerly crowned the
summit of the splendid column in the Place Vendôme, designed by M.
Chaudet in imitation of the ancient classic statues of the Roman
Emperors. It has, however, been displaced by the modern one reproduced
in our plate executed from the design showing Napoleon in his accustomed
dress as General of the French Army.
[Illustration: STATUES ON THE COLUMN OF THE GRAND ARMY.]