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The abdication of Napoleon and his departure from Fontainebleau for Elba, 20th April 1814
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The abdication of Napoleon and his departure from Fontainebleau for Elba, 20th April 1814
The abdication of Napoleon and his departure from Fontainebleau for Elba, 20th April 1814. The defeat at the Battle of Leipzig and the subsequent invasion of France by the Allies culminated in Napoleons abdication on 11 April. By the Treaty of Fontainebleau he was exiled and granted sovereignty of the island of Elba
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The Abdication of Napoleon and His Departure from Fontainebleau for Elba, 20th April 1814
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a significant moment in history - the abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte. After facing defeat at the Battle of Leipzig and subsequent invasion by the Allies, Napoleon was forced to relinquish his power on 11th April. The Treaty of Fontainebleau sealed his fate, exiling him to the island of Elba where he would be granted sovereignty. In this image, we witness the solemn departure of Emperor Napoleon from Fontainebleau. Standing tall amidst a grand avenue lined with majestic buildings, he bids farewell to his beloved countrymen. Dressed in regal attire, he mounts a horse alongside loyal companions who accompany him on this journey into exile. The scene is filled with mixed emotions - an air of resignation mingled with hints of humiliation. As spectators gather along the lane leading away from Fontainebleau Palace, they witness a historic political event unfolding before their eyes. The atmosphere is charged with both curiosity and sadness as they bid goodbye to their once mighty leader. Captured through an aquatint technique by artist Louis Francois Couche and preserved within the Historica Graphica Collection, this print offers us a glimpse into one man's rise and fall from power. It serves as a reminder that even great empires can crumble under pressure but also highlights humanity's enduring fascination with historical events that shape our world today.
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