Nap Dreading His Doleful Doom or His Grand Entry in the Isle of Elba April 20, 1814 Thomas Rowlandson Napoleon has just landed on the island of Elba. He stands on the beach scowling and says: "Ah Woe is me seeing what I have and seeing what I see." A portly woman at right, holding a long tobacco-pipe, puts her hand on his shoulder, saying, "Come cheer up my little Nicky I'll be your Empress.". Nap Dreading His Doleful Doom or His Grand Entry in the Isle of Elba. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). April 20, 1814. Hand-colored etching. Thomas Tegg (British, 1776–1846). Prints

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