Original painting of the figure of Napoleon found

This painting was thought to be a replica, but it turns out the original.

Napoleon figure painting original works of famous French painter, Jacques-Louis David, who has been alleged to have been lost was rediscovered by a researcher at the University of Reading, UK.

Painting that was originally just thought this replica in 2005 was purchased for £ 15,000 (Rp277 million) by a private collector of paintings.

While the work of the last time David sold for £ 2.14 million (Rp40 billion) in 2006.

Paintings that were previously believed to have been lost describe Napoleon in 1813 when Britain and Prussia threatened to attack France.

Collector is first recorded Borthwick-Norton family in Borthwick Castle in the south of Scotland.

The painting is then passed on to the descendants of the family, Eva Sardinia Borthwick-Norton, who then presented it to the Royal Scottish Academy.

Dr. Lee a senior historian at the University of Reading said: "It is not known how the painting could be up in Scotland, but France and Scotland have fashioned an alliance against a common enemy - England. Presence in Scotland so probably more a testament of admiration for the French Emperor . "

"Painted by using the National Guard in full uniform, Napoleon promotes itself as the protector and defender of the nation when France is under great threat."

According to Dr. Lee, the painting was intended to foster patriotism but the message never reaches a wide audience due to the invasion of an ally who makes the painting can not be circulated.