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Napoleon Ill in Exile
Exiled on Saint Helena, he is taken ill
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1816 Exile Exiled Helena Napoleon
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
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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