Framed Print : Battle of Befort 1815
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Battle of Befort 1815
A minor battle in Napoleons Hundred Days advance
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Media ID 585797
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1815 Advance Minor Napoleonic Napoleons Wars Befort
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Battle of Befort 1815" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative piece of history transports you back to a pivotal moment during Napoleon's Hundred Days advance. Witness the intensity of the Battle of Befort, a lesser-known yet significant engagement, unfold through the skilled lens of an accomplished artist. Add this exquisite framed print to your home or office space to ignite conversations and inspire a deeper appreciation for history. Preserve and display this captivating piece of artistry, and let the story of the past come alive in your personal sanctuary.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print depicts the Battle of Befort, a minor yet significant engagement during Napoleon Bonaparte's Hundred Days advance in April 1815. The Napoleonic Wars, which spanned from 1803 to 1815, were a series of major European conflicts that shaped the political landscape of the continent. The final campaign, known as the Hundred Days, began when Napoleon escaped from exile in Elba and returned to France, rallying his troops and regaining power. The Battle of Befort took place on April 26, 1815, as part of the larger Battle of Mont-Saint-Jean. The Prussian forces, led by General Blücher, were advancing towards Wavre to cut off the French army's retreat from the main battlefield. The French, under the command of Marshal Reille, held the strategic heights of the Befort Ridge, determined to delay the Prussian advance. The print captures the intensity and chaos of the battle, with soldiers from both sides locked in fierce combat. Cannon fire illuminates the sky, and the smoke from the gunpowder obscures the battlefield. The Prussian infantry, seen in the foreground, charge forward, while the French cavalry, in the background, prepare to counterattack. The clash of steel and the cacophony of war drums add to the sense of urgency and danger. The Battle of Befort was a hard-fought engagement, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. The Prussians eventually managed to break through the French lines, but the delay allowed Marshal Ney to lead the majority of the French army to safety. The battle marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the beginning of a new era in European history. This print is a testament to the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought in this historic conflict.
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