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War Announced
Citizens of Lyon read the proclamation issued by Napoleon III, announcing his intention of invading Italy
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1859 Announced Announcing Citizens I Ii Intention Invading Issued Lyon Napoleon Proclamation Read
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 a pivotal moment in European history as the citizens of Lyon, Italy, gather to read the proclamation issued by Napoleon III, announcing his intention of invading Italy in 1859. The scene unfolds on a bustling street, with people of all ages and walks of life huddled around a makeshift podium, their expressions a mix of curiosity, concern, and determination. The French Emperor, depicted in the background, stands tall and resolute, delivering the news to his subjects with unwavering confidence. The year was 1859, and the Second Italian War of Independence was about to begin. Napoleon III, seeking to expand his empire and restore the House of Bonaparte to its former glory, had set his sights on Italy. The Italian states, longing for unity and independence from foreign rule, saw this as an opportunity to rise up against their Austrian oppressors. The proclamation, with its bold and clear print, was a call to arms for the Italian people. It marked the beginning of a new chapter in their struggle for freedom and self-determination. As the citizens of Lyon read the words aloud to one another, they were united in their resolve to support their cause. The streets of the city echoed with the sound of their voices, a testament to the power of the written word and the indomitable spirit of the human will. This historical photograph, taken from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of war and revolution. It serves as a reminder of the enduring power of the written word and the human spirit, and the role they play in shaping the course of history.
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