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Black-and-white engraved portrait of a man in military uniform, with the legend 'Daumesnil (1777-1832)' at the bottom. The reverse details his military biography: soldier in the Egyptian campaign, wounded at the Battle of Aboukir, promoted to general, refused surrender in 1814, governor of Vincennes until his death in 1832. Published by Jouvet & Cie, 5 rue Palatine, Paris.