The Progress of the Empress Josephine Eight portraits of Josephine, arranged over two rows. They are, top row, left to right: 'A Planters Daughter'. A stocky woman in a simple dress. 'A French Countess'. Ornately dressed, with feathers in her hair. 'A Widow'. Dressed all in black. 'A Prisoner'. Manacled and chained. Bottom row, from left to right: 'A Loose Fish'. Looking coyly from behind a fan. 'Barras's Mistress'. Dancing, dressed in a draped dress and sash. 'A General's Lady'. Dressed in 'military' dress, with a helmet and plumes. 'An Empress'. Fat, and richly dressed, wearing a crown and holding a sceptre and orb. 20 Apr 1808