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Encouraging Marriage
Napoleon encourages population growth by presenting dowries to 28 happy couples at Notre Dame de Paris
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1852 Couples Dame Encourages Encouraging Growth I Ii Napoleon Notre Population Presenting
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring beauty and inspiration into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece, "Encouraging Marriage" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a historic moment at Notre Dame de Paris where Napoleon presents dowries to 28 happy couples, encouraging population growth. The high-quality canvas material brings out the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic image. Each print is professionally stretched and coated with a protective finish, ensuring durability and longevity. Elevate your décor and add a touch of history and romance to your living space with this stunning 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.
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This image, taken from the annals of history, depicts a significant moment in the Napoleonic era as Napoleon II, the King of Rome, encourages population growth by presenting dowries to 28 happy couples at Notre Dame de Paris in 1852. The scene is set against the grandeur of the historic cathedral, with its iconic flying buttresses and intricate Gothic architecture serving as a backdrop to the joyous occasion. Napoleon II, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Marie-Louise of Austria, was only five years old when he was proclaimed King of France in 1815. However, his brief reign was marked by a concerted effort to address the demographic decline that had plagued the country following the Napoleonic Wars. In an attempt to boost the population, he initiated a series of measures, including the distribution of dowries to young couples to encourage them to marry and start families. The 28 newlywed couples, dressed in their finest attire, are seen here receiving their dowries from the young king, who is flanked by members of the clergy and other dignitaries. The couples' radiant smiles and the warm expressions on their faces are a testament to the hope and optimism that this gesture instilled in them, as they embarked on their new journey as husbands and wives, and as contributors to the future of their nation. This photograph, a poignant reminder of a bygone era, offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of history, highlighting the complex interplay of politics, religion, and societal norms that shaped the lives of people in 19th-century France.
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