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Aboard northumberland
Aboard the Northumberland, en route to Saint Helena, he has his favourite seat on one of the cannons
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Media ID 583932
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1815 Aboard Cannons Favourite Helena Napoleon Route Seat
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Aboard Northumberland" Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning image transports you back in time, as a lone figure sits at ease on a cannon, taking in the vast expanse of the ocean as the historic ship, the Northumberland, sails towards the distant shores of Saint Helena. The intricate details of the wooden deck, the rippling water, and the vast blue sea create an immersive experience, making this canvas print an exquisite addition to any room. Bring the beauty of the high seas into your home with this beautiful and intricately detailed canvas print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Aboard the Northumberland: A Historical Voyage to Saint Helena (August 1815) This evocative image captures the momentary pause in the historic voyage of the British ship, Northumberland, en route to Saint Helena Island, as Napoleon Bonaparte, the former French emperor, takes a seat on one of the ship's cannons. The year was 1815, and the scene unfolds against the backdrop of a tumultuous sea, with white-capped waves crashing against the ship's hull. Napoleon, who had been exiled to Saint Helena following his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, was transported aboard the Northumberland on August 15, 1815. The journey, which would last for six long years, was marked by isolation, hardship, and intrigue. As the ship sailed through the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, Napoleon was confined to a cramped cabin, with little to do but contemplate his fate. But the allure of the open sea and the thrill of the journey were too strong for him to resist. He often sought solace on the deck, taking in the salty air and the vast, unending horizon. In this moment, captured by the lens of history, Napoleon appears to be lost in thought, his gaze fixed on the horizon as the Northumberland cuts through the waves. The cannon, a symbol of power and strength, serves as a reminder of the military might that had brought him to this remote island. But for Napoleon, it was also a source of comfort, a connection to the past and the battles that had made him a legend. As the Northumberland continued its journey to Saint Helena, Napoleon's fate was sealed. But the image of him seated on the cannon, with the vast ocean stretching out before him, remains a powerful reminder of the human spirit and the enduring allure of the sea.
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