Little Man

All Resolutions

Napoleon stands in a desert where the sun projects his shadow far in front of him

A little man sometimes casts a long shadow.

Artist

Name:: Grandville, J.-J.
Dates:: 1803-1847
Country:: France

Illustration

Subject:: People
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: University of Ottawa Library, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Cent proverbes
Authors:: Achard, Amédée; Delord, Taxile; Frémy, Arnould; Old Nick (Émile Daurand Forgues)
Publisher:: Paris: Henri Fournier, 1845
Open Library:: View record

Description:

Napoleon stands in a rocky desert with the sun projecting his shadow far in front of him and the Egyptian pyramids barely visible in the distance.

The caption reads in the original French: Un petit homme projette parfois une grande ombre.

Tags:

Download json record

▲ Top

Open Image Editor
(In partnership with Colorcinch)

Where is this illustration likely to be in the public domain?
In the US In the EU and countries where copyright protection lasts for the life of the creator plus 70 years or fewer

Please note that this statement merely reflects our best guess at the probable copyright status of this illustration. By no means is it intended to replace professional or legal advice.
Learn more about how we assess copyright status.

Cite this page:

{{cite web | title=Little Man | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/little-man-shadow/ | author=Grandville, J.-J. | year=1845 | access-date=June 14, 2025 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}