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Discussing the surrender of France after the Battle of Sedan, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1900). Artist: Georg Bleibtreu
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Discussing the surrender of France after the Battle of Sedan, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1900). Artist: Georg Bleibtreu
Discussing the surrender of France after the Battle of Sedan, Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (1900). General Faure, General de Wimpffen, Moltke and Bismarck. Sedan was a national humiliation for the French, as their army was decisively defeated by the Prussians commanded by Moltke, and the Emperor Napoleon III captured. The defeat led to the fall of the French Second Empire and the occupation of Paris by the Germans and, in 1871, the creation of the German Empire. A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, 1900
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1870 1871 Battle Of Sedan Bismarck Commander Count Von Moltke Defeat Defeated Discussing Discussion Franco Prussian War Georg Graf Von Moltke Helmuth Karl Bernhard Von Moltke Helmuth Von Helmuth Von Moltke Humiliated Humiliation Moltke Negotiate Negotiating Negotiation Otto Von Otto Von Bismarck Prussia Prussian Robert Wilson Surrender Surrendering Wilson Bleibtreu Georg Bleibtreu
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The print captures a pivotal moment in history - the surrender of France after the Battle of Sedan during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. In this powerful image, we see General Faure, General de Wimpffen, Moltke, and Bismarck engaged in intense discussion around a negotiating table. The defeat at Sedan was an immense humiliation for the French as their army suffered a decisive loss to the Prussians under Moltke's command, resulting in Emperor Napoleon III being captured. This defeat marked not only the downfall of the French Second Empire but also led to Paris being occupied by German forces and ultimately paved the way for the creation of the German Empire in 1871. The expressions on these men's faces reveal both tension and resignation as they navigate through negotiations that would shape Europe's future. Georg Bleibtreu skillfully captures this historic moment with his engraving, using monochrome tones to emphasize its gravity. Through his artistry, he immortalizes these key figures who played instrumental roles in shaping political landscapes during this tumultuous period. As we gaze upon this print from "The Life and Times of Queen Victoria" by Robert Wilson published in 1900, we are reminded of how war can bring nations to their knees while simultaneously reshaping geopolitical dynamics. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both triumphs and defeats that have shaped our world today.
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