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Baby cot of the Prince Imperial, given by the City of Paris to Empress Eugenie in 1856
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Baby cot of the Prince Imperial, given by the City of Paris to Empress Eugenie in 1856
498765 Baby cot of the Prince Imperial, given by the City of Paris to Empress Eugenie in 1856 (b/w photo) by Baltard, Victor (1805-74); 214x159x65 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Napoleon EugAne Louis Jean Joseph (1856 - 1879) Prince Imperial, only child of Emperor Napoleon III of France and Empress Consort Eugenie de Montijo; the cradle, made of rosewood, enamel and silver, was a gift from the city of Paris at a cost of 156, 839 francs and the shape of a ship was taken from the coat of arms of Paris; at the prow of the cradle is an eagle sculpted by Henri Jacquemart and at the poop the female figure was made by Pierre-Charles Simart and represents the city of Paris supporting the imperial crown; on the sides of the cradle there are four SAvres medallions of blue enamel based on designs by Hippolyte Flandrin with representations of the cardinal virtues of Prudence, Justice, Temperance and Courage; in 1902 Empress Eugenie donated the cradle to Carnavalet Museum; ); French, out of copyright
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This photograph captures the exquisite baby cot of the Prince Imperial, a gift bestowed upon Empress Eugenie by the City of Paris in 1856. The cradle, measuring an impressive 214x159x65 cm, is displayed at the Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet in France. Crafted from rosewood, enamel, and silver, this magnificent piece was created at a cost of 156,839 francs. Its design takes inspiration from a ship's shape found within the coat of arms of Paris. At its prow stands an intricately sculpted eagle by Henri Jacquemart while at its poop rests a female figure symbolizing the city of Paris supporting the imperial crown; both crafted with utmost precision by Pierre-Charles Simart. The sides of this remarkable cradle feature four Sèvres medallions adorned with blue enamel designs conceived by Hippolyte Flandrin. Each medallion represents one of the cardinal virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Courage. In 1902 Empress Eugenie generously donated this cherished heirloom to Carnavalet Museum where it continues to captivate visitors with its opulence and historical significance. This photograph allows us to appreciate not only its grandeur but also serves as a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry that thrived during this era. As we gaze upon this image captured by Baltard Victor in all its monochromatic glory through Bridgeman Images' lens - we are transported back in time to witness firsthand a tangible representation of royal indulgence and artistic mastery.
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