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Napoleon III welcomes Queen Victoria in Cherbourg, France, 5 August 1858, 1859 (oil on canvas)
MMM5459041 Napoleon III welcomes Queen Victoria in Cherbourg, France, 5 August 1858, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Noel, Jules Achille (1815-81); (add.info.: Napoleon III invited the Sovereign of the United Kingdom (UK) to the inauguration of the second basin of the Cherbourg arsenal, donned his French admiral's uniform and stood at the top of the gangway to receive the Queen at a banquet on the ship "Bretagne". Napoleon III was anxious to show that the improvements to his naval base did not pose a threat to England. Oil on canvas, 1859, by Jules Achille Noel (1810-1881)); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38512316
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Bonaparte Family Diplomacy Diplomatic Empress Victoria Foreign Affairs International Relations Napoleon 3 Napoleon 3rd Napoleon Iii Napoleon Iii Iii 3 Napoleon Iiird Queen Victoria I The Queen Victoria I Queen Victoria
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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.
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This stunning oil on canvas painting captures a momentous occasion in history as Napoleon III welcomes Queen Victoria in Cherbourg, France on 5 August 1858. The elaborate scene depicts the French Emperor dressed in his admiral's uniform, standing at the top of the gangway to receive the Queen aboard the ship "Bretagne" for a banquet.
Napoleon III extended this invitation to showcase the improvements made to his naval base and reassure England that they did not pose a threat. The artist, Jules Achille Noel, skillfully captures the grandeur and diplomatic significance of this event with intricate detail and vibrant colors.
The meeting between these two powerful monarchs symbolizes diplomacy, international relations, and mutual respect between nations. It is a snapshot of a pivotal moment in European history when alliances were forged and tensions eased through ceremonial gestures like this one.
As you gaze upon this historical masterpiece, you can almost feel the sense of anticipation and excitement that must have filled the air on that fateful day in Cherbourg. It serves as a reminder of how art has the power to immortalize significant moments and bring history to life before our very eyes.
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