Framed Print : Napoleon Ill in Exile
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Napoleon Ill in Exile
Exiled on Saint Helena, he is taken ill
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Media ID 583977
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1816 Exile Exiled Helena Napoleon
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Napoleon in Exile" Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This exquisite piece of history captures a poignant moment in time as Napoleon Bonaparte, the legendary French military and political leader, is shown taking ill during his exile on the remote island of Saint Helena. The intriguing image, available through Mary Evans Prints Online, is expertly framed to preserve its beauty and authenticity. Add this striking work of art to your collection and bring a piece of historical intrigue into your home or office.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures Napoleon Bonaparte in his final years of exile on the remote island of Saint Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean. The photograph, taken in 1816, shows Napoleon lying weak and ill in his simple bedroom, surrounded by a few personal belongings and a simple wooden bed. The walls of the room are adorned with maps and military memorabilia, reflecting the former Emperor's unwavering military spirit. Napoleon was exiled to Saint Helena in 1815, following his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo. He was sent to the island as a prisoner of the British, who sought to ensure that he would no longer pose a threat to European stability. The island, located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, was considered inhospitable and remote, making it an ideal place for Napoleon's confinement. Despite the harsh conditions, Napoleon maintained an active mind and continued to write and plan, hoping to one day return to France and reclaim his throne. However, his health began to deteriorate, and he was plagued by various ailments, including gout and stomach problems. In this photograph, we see him lying in bed, his once-powerful frame now weakened by illness and the rigors of exile. The scene is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the indignities of exile. Napoleon, who had once ruled over a vast empire, was now a prisoner in a small, cramped room on a far-off island. The image also serves as a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, as Napoleon continued to dream of a better future, even in the face of adversity.
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