Allegory showing victims of the French Coup d'Etat by Napoleon III 1851 (lithograph)

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Allegory showing victims of the French Coup d'Etat by Napoleon III 1851 (lithograph)

5304770 Allegory showing victims of the French Coup d'Etat by Napoleon III 1851 (lithograph); (add.info.: Allegory showing victims of the French Coup d'Etat by Napoleon III 1851. Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was the President of France from 1848 to 1852 and, as Napoleon III, the Emperor of the French from 1852 to 1870. Barred by the Constitution and Parliament from running for a second term, he organized a coup d'etat in 1851 and then took the throne as Napoleon III on 2 December 1852); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38098276

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1808 1873 1851 1852 Bonaparte Family Coup Detat Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon 3 Napoleon 3rd Napoleon Iii Napoleon Iii 1808 1873 Napoleon Iii Iii 3 Napoleon Iii Iii 3rd 1808 1873 Napoleon Iiird Victims

EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful lithograph print captures the harrowing aftermath of the French Coup d'Etat by Napoleon III in 1851. The artist's allegorical depiction shows the victims of this political upheaval, their faces twisted in anguish and despair. Napoleon III, previously President of France from 1848 to 1852, seized power through a coup d'etat after being barred from running for a second term. The scene is filled with symbolism and emotion, reflecting the turmoil and uncertainty that gripped France during this tumultuous period. The figures in the image represent not just individuals, but also larger themes of oppression, resistance, and loss. Napoleon III's actions had far-reaching consequences for France and its people, ultimately leading to his ascension as Emperor in December 1852. This print serves as a haunting reminder of the human cost of political ambition and authoritarian rule. As we gaze upon this historical artwork, we are reminded of the importance of safeguarding democracy and protecting individual freedoms. It is a poignant tribute to those who suffered at the hands of power-hungry leaders throughout history.

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