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'The Expulsion of the French Princes; Portraits of the members of the Orleans family, 1886. Creator: Unknown
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'The Expulsion of the French Princes; Portraits of the members of the Orleans family, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Expulsion of the French Princes; Portraits of the members of the Orleans family, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
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an enigmatic and evocative black and white print from 1886, captures a pivotal moment in French history. The image, created by an unknown artist and published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," depicts a group of royals from the House of Orleans, who were expelled from France during the tumultuous events of the late 19th century. The print shows a somber scene of men, women, boys, and girls, all dressed in the finery of the era, being forced to leave their grand country estate. The boys and girls huddle together, their faces etched with fear and sadness, as their parents and other family members bid them farewell. The adults, mostly women and men, look on with a mixture of resignation and determination, their eyes reflecting the weight of their loss. The House of Orleans, a cadet branch of the French royal family, had long been a source of political intrigue and instability. In the 1880s, tensions between the Orleans family and the ruling Bourbons reached a boiling point, culminating in the expulsion of the Orleans princes and princesses from France. This print offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of these exiled royals, their faces frozen in time as they leave behind their ancestral home. The print's intricate engraving technique adds depth and texture to the image, bringing the characters to life and transporting the viewer back to a bygone era. The print's historical significance and artistic merit make it a valuable addition to any collection of 19th-century art and social history. Whether displayed in a museum, a library, or a private home, "The Expulsion of the French Princes: Portraits of the Members of the Orleans Family" is sure to captivate and inspire.
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