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The Story of the Aztec Princess Amazilly and her Brother Telasco (colour litho)
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The Story of the Aztec Princess Amazilly and her Brother Telasco (colour litho)
CHT195210 The Story of the Aztec Princess Amazilly and her Brother Telasco (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: L Histoire de Telasco et d Amazil; characters in an opera by Gasparo Spontini (1774-1851), Ferdinando Cortez, a famous political opera, possibly suggested to the composer by the emperor Napoleon 1 (1769-1821), who wished to emphasize the parallel between the conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) and Napoleons planned invasion of Spain; Amazilly is portrayed as the niece of Montezuma (1466-1520) and the lover of Cortes; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23360366
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The Story of the Aztec Princess Amazilly and her Brother Telasco (colour litho) captures a captivating moment in history, brought to life by the talented French School artists of the 19th century. This exquisite print, held at the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France, depicts characters from Gasparo Spontini's opera 'Ferdinando Cortez. ' Inspired by Napoleon I's desire to draw parallels between Hernan Cortes' conquest of Mexico and his own planned invasion of Spain, this political opera tells the tale of Amazilly, portrayed as Montezuma's niece and Cortes' lover. The vibrant colors and intricate details in this lithograph beautifully convey the dramatic emotions that unfold throughout their story. The image showcases Amazilly and her brother Telasco against a backdrop reminiscent of ancient Aztec civilization. Their expressions reflect both determination and vulnerability as they navigate through love, loyalty, and betrayal amidst a tumultuous historical period. This print not only serves as an artistic masterpiece but also offers insight into how historical events can inspire creative works across different mediums. It is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling through art. Thanks to Bridgeman Images' eArchives Charmet collection for preserving this remarkable piece from French history. As it remains out of copyright, we have the privilege to appreciate its beauty without any commercial implications.
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