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6317487 Napoleons body. by Adam, Victor (1801-66) (after); (add.info.: The well preserved body of Napoleon revealed when his coffin was opened on Saint Helena in 1840 before his remains were returned to France. He had died 19 years earlier, on May 5, 1821. After a mid-19th century work by Victor Adam.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2022
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© Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2022 / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the well-preserved body of Napoleon Bonaparte, revealed when his coffin was opened on Saint Helena in 1840. The image showcases the historical moment when the remains of one of history's most influential figures were returned to France, 19 years after his death on May 5,1821. Taken by photographer Ken Welsh and based on a mid-19th-century work by Victor Adam, this photograph offers a glimpse into an extraordinary piece of European history. The solemnity and significance of the occasion are palpable as we witness the opening of Napoleon's casket, exposing his remarkably preserved corpse. The composition immerses us in a world filled with tombstones, crypts, and sepulchres—a reminder that even great leaders like Napoleon eventually succumb to mortality. It is a testament to French culture and its reverence for its historical icons that such care was taken to preserve and honor their national hero. Through this illustration from Fine Art Finder's archival collection, we are transported back in time to witness this pivotal moment firsthand. As we gaze upon Napoleon's body lying peacefully within its final resting place, we cannot help but be captivated by the weighty sense of history contained within this single frame.
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