Fine Art Print : Yorck at Konigsberg
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Yorck at Konigsberg
General von Yorck urges the East Prussian Diet, at Konigsberg, to take decisive action
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Media ID 622037
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1813 Action Campaign Decisive Diet Konigsberg Napoleonic Prussian Urges Wars
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and culture of Europe with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of General von Yorck urging the East Prussian Diet at Konigsberg, as depicted in 'Yorck at Konigsberg' by Mary Evans Picture Library. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original source, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the beauty and intrigue of history into your home or office, and elevate your space with this stunning work of art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.2cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this striking historical image from the Napoleonic Wars, General von Yorck urges the East Prussian Diet to take decisive action against the encroaching French army at Konigsberg in February 1813. The General, dressed in full military regalia, stands before the assembled members of the Diet, his expression conveying a sense of urgency and determination. The backdrop of the scene is the grand, ornate interior of the city's Town Hall, which adds to the sense of importance and gravity. The year 1813 marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, as the tide began to turn against the French forces. In East Prussia, the situation was critical, as the French army, led by Marshal Blücher, had advanced deep into Prussian territory. Faced with the prospect of invasion and occupation, the East Prussian Diet convened to discuss how best to respond. Von Yorck, a respected military leader, was a key figure in these deliberations. He knew that a decisive action was necessary to prevent the French from gaining a foothold in East Prussia and potentially cutting off the Prussian army from its main forces. In this moment, he urges the Diet to take action, to raise an army and defend their homeland. The events of this moment would prove pivotal in the campaign to come. The Prussian army, bolstered by the support of local militias and volunteers, would go on to score a series of victories against the French, culminating in the Battle of Leipzig in October 1813. This defeat marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon's empire, and the eventual restoration of the German states. This powerful image captures the spirit of determination and resolve that defined the Prussian response to the Napoleonic Wars, and serves as a reminder of the crucial role that individual leaders and local communities played in shaping the course of history.
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