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Sophie Dawes, Baronne de Feucheres English, best known as the mistress of Louis Henry II, Prince of Conde, meeting he duke of Orleans after she was banished of the court, April 1827
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Sophie Dawes, Baronne de Feucheres English, best known as the mistress of Louis Henry II, Prince of Conde, meeting he duke of Orleans after she was banished of the court, April 1827
ELD4958416 Sophie Dawes, Baronne de Feucheres English, best known as the mistress of Louis Henry II, Prince of Conde, meeting he duke of Orleans after she was banished of the court, April 1827. 19th century (engraving from "Histoire des tuileries" by Beaujoint); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Orleans future King Louis Philippe I and his trusted man the knight of Broval received by Sophie Dawes, Baroness of Feucheres (1790-1840) in 1827 intriguing to bargain a will whereby the last prince of Conde would legue his godson and grandnephew most of his fortune and heritage to the exclusion of the assets of which the Baronne de Feucheres appropriated it.); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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In this engraving from "Histoire des tuileries" by Beaujoint, we see Sophie Dawes, Baronne de Feucheres English, meeting the Duke of Orleans in April 1827. Banished from the court, she finds herself in a precarious position as she negotiates with the future King Louis Philippe I and his trusted man, the knight of Broval.
Sophie Dawes was best known as the mistress of Louis Henry II, Prince of Conde. In this moment captured in history, she is embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and power play. The Duke of Orleans seeks to bargain a will that would exclude her from inheriting assets that rightfully belong to her.
The tension is palpable as these historical figures come face to face, each vying for control over their own destiny. The intricacies of court politics and personal ambition are laid bare in this scene frozen in time.
As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to the opulent world of 19th century Europe. The elegance and drama of the era are encapsulated within these walls where alliances are forged and broken at a moment's notice.
This print serves as a reminder of the complexities inherent in navigating power dynamics and personal relationships within royal circles. Sophie Dawes stands at the center of it all, a woman determined to secure her place amidst shifting tides of fortune and fate.
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