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Napoleon Bonaparte surrounded by members of the Council of Five Hundred (engraving)
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Napoleon Bonaparte surrounded by members of the Council of Five Hundred (engraving)
964479 Napoleon Bonaparte surrounded by members of the Council of Five Hundred (engraving) by Raffet, Denis Auguste Marie (1804-60) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte surrounded by members of the Council of Five Hundred during the 18 November 1799 coup d etat, which saw Napoleon installed as leader of France. Drawn by Denis Auguste Marie Raffet, engraved by Burdet. Illustration for Histoire De La Revolution Francaise by M A Thiers (Furne, Jouvet et Cie, 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Agitation Blurred Motion Coup D Etat Detat Histoire De La Revolution Francaise King Of Italy Leaders Members Motion Napoleon Bonaparte Surrounded Unrest Council Of Five Hundred French Revolution
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This engraving titled "Napoleon Bonaparte surrounded by members of the Council of Five Hundred" depicts a pivotal moment in history during the 18 November 1799 coup d'état. The image showcases Napoleon, who would later become Emperor, amidst a group of influential men from the Council of Five Hundred. The artist Denis Auguste Marie Raffet beautifully captures the intensity and political unrest of this significant event. Engraved by Burdet, this print is part of a private collection and has been digitally cleaned to enhance its visual impact. Intriguingly, this illustration was originally created for "Histoire De La Revolution Francaise" by M. A Thiers in 1880. It offers viewers an immersive glimpse into French history and culture during one of its most transformative periods - the French Revolution. The composition skillfully portrays motion and agitation through blurred motion techniques, emphasizing the dynamic nature of these political movements. The clothing and fashions depicted further transport us back to that century's atmosphere. As we examine this artwork closely, we are reminded not only of Napoleon's rise to power but also his role as King of Italy and his subsequent influence on military strategy throughout Europe. Overall, this powerful image serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece that invites us to reflect upon the complex interplay between politics, power dynamics, fashion trends, and societal change during this tumultuous era in France's past.
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