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Les debris de la Grande Armee a Koenigsberg (engraving)
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Les debris de la Grande Armee a Koenigsberg (engraving)
5233122 Les debris de la Grande Armee a Koenigsberg (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les debris de la Grande Armee a Koenigsberg. Illustration for Histoire de France Populaire by Henri Martin (Furne, Jouvet, c 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection
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Debris Grande Armee Koenigsberg
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This engraving titled "Les debris de la Grande Armee a Koenigsberg" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into French history. The print, part of a private collection, showcases the aftermath of an eventful period known as the Napoleonic Wars. In this digitally cleaned image, we witness the remnants of Napoleon Bonaparte's Grande Armée in Koenigsberg. The scene is both haunting and thought-provoking as it captures the consequences of war. Strewn across the landscape are broken cannons, tattered flags, and discarded weaponry - symbols of past glory now reduced to mere debris. The artist's attention to detail transports us back in time; we can almost feel the weight of history within this image. This engraving was originally created as an illustration for Henri Martin's "Histoire de France Populaire" published around 1880. It serves as a powerful reminder that even great empires can crumble under the weight of their own ambitions. Through its historical significance and cultural relevance, this artwork invites viewers to reflect on France's tumultuous past while appreciating its rich heritage. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded that behind every piece lies stories waiting to be discovered and lessons waiting to be learned.
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