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The Battle of Quiberon, 1795, (1896)
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The Battle of Quiberon, 1795, (1896)
The Battle of Quiberon, 1795, (1896). In July, 1795, six thousand French emigres were landed at Quiberon, in Brittany, under the protection of an English fleet. Hoche, at the head of the republican forces, attacked them fiercely, and only about 1800 of them escaped to the English vessels. Engraving after the painting made in the 1880s by Pierre Outin. From Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume I, by William Milligan Sloane. [The Century Co. New York, 1896]
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - "The Battle of Quiberon, 1795". In July of that year, amidst the turmoil of the French Revolution, six thousand French emigres sought refuge at Quiberon in Brittany. Protected by an English fleet, they hoped to reclaim their homeland from the republican forces led by Hoche. However, what followed was a fierce attack on the emigres by Hoche's troops. The engraving after Pierre Outin's painting depicts the intensity and chaos of this battle. Only a mere 1800 survivors managed to escape to safety aboard English vessels. Napoleon Bonaparte himself is not present in this image but his influence looms large over this period. As one examines this historic scene, it serves as a reminder of Napoleon's rise to power just years later and his eventual transformation into Emperor Napoleon I. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and gravitas to the image, emphasizing its historical significance. This print allows us to witness firsthand the bravery and sacrifice of those involved in this tumultuous chapter of European history. As we gaze upon these soldiers locked in combat on foreign shores, we are transported back to a time when nations clashed for supremacy and ideals were tested on blood-soaked battlegrounds. It is through images like these that we can truly appreciate both the heroism and tragedy that define our shared human experience.
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