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The three princes, camp at Yorktown, April 5th-May 4th 1862 (pencil on paper)
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The three princes, camp at Yorktown, April 5th-May 4th 1862 (pencil on paper)
6317743 The three princes, camp at Yorktown, April 5th-May 4th 1862 (pencil on paper) by Waud, Alfred Rudolph (1828-91); Library of Congress, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info.: Comte de Paris, Louis-Philippe-Albert d Orleans (1838-94)
Duc de Chartres, Robert-Phillippe-Louis-Eugene-Ferdinand (1840-1910)
Prince de Joinville, Francois-Ferdinand-Philippe-Louis-Marie d Orleans (1818-1900)); American, out of copyright
Media ID 22773972
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American Civil War Civil War Comte De Paris Duc De Chartres Encampment Officers Prince De Joinville Princes Tent Yorktown Dine Francois Dorleans Mealtime
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The Three Princes, Camp at Yorktown - A Glimpse into the Lives of French Royalty during the American Civil War
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. This print captures a rare moment in history as three French princes, Comte de Paris Louis-Philippe-Albert d'Orleans, Duc de Chartres Robert-Phillippe-Louis-Eugene-Ferdinand, and Prince de Joinville Francois-Ferdinand-Philippe-Louis-Marie d'Orleans, find themselves encamped at Yorktown from April 5th to May 4th in 1862. In this pencil sketch by Alfred Rudolph Waud, we witness an intimate scene where these distinguished royal figures dine together amidst the chaos of war. The tented camp serves as their temporary refuge from battlefields and political turmoil back home. As they sit around a makeshift table adorned with simple provisions, one can only imagine the conversations that took place among them - discussions about strategy or perhaps reminiscing about their privileged lives before being thrust into this foreign conflict. The image not only showcases the camaraderie between these noble officers but also offers a glimpse into their humanity. Despite their regal backgrounds, they are seen here simply as men sharing a mealtime experience like any other soldier on the front lines. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder that even those born into privilege were not exempt from participating in global conflicts. It is through such historical artifacts that we gain insight into the personal experiences of individuals who played significant roles
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