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1807 - Friedland, (1896)
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1807 - Friedland, (1896)
1807 - Friedland, (1896). The Battle of Friedland, 14 June 1807, was a major engagement of the Napoleonic Wars between the armies of the French Empire commanded by Napoleon I and the armies of the Russian Empire led by Count von Bennigsen. Typogravure after the painting by Meissonier. From Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume III, by William Milligan Sloane. [The Century Co. New York, 1896]
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This typogravure print showcases the historic Battle of Friedland in 1807, a significant event during the Napoleonic Wars. The intense clash between Napoleon I's French Empire and Count von Bennigsen's Russian Empire is vividly depicted in this artwork by Meissonier. The artist skillfully captures the chaos and bravery on both sides of the battlefield. The image transports us back to the 18th century, immersing us in a world where war was waged with cavalry charges and musket fire. The color palette adds depth to the scene, highlighting the uniforms of soldiers from different nations as they fight for their respective countries. Napoleon Bonaparte himself looms large in this print, portrayed as a formidable general leading his troops with strategic brilliance. His presence symbolizes an era when he reshaped European history through military conquests and political maneuvering. This particular print comes from "Life of Napoleon Bonaparte". Volume III, authored by William Milligan Sloane and published by The Century Co. in New York in 1896. It serves as a testament to how even decades after these events unfolded, people were still captivated by Napoleon's legacy. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of artistry, we are reminded not only of the bloodshed that occurred but also of the lasting impact that Napoleon had on France and Europe as a whole during this tumultuous period known as the Napoleonic era.
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