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The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: officers returning from the banquet..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: officers returning from the banquet..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: officers returning from the banquet at the Hotel de Ville - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865. 'On the Thursday night the festivities were brought to a close by a ball at the Hotel de Ville...The supper was on a profuse scale of hospitality, though certainly not more than half the visitors partook of it, for most of the officers, English and French, were anxious to get on board early, not knowing at what hour next day the fleet would sail. Fortunately, the night was still and calm, and all were enabled to reach their ships with ease and safety'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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Officer's Elegance - A Night to Remember at Cherbourg
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This print captures a moment of elegance and camaraderie as naval officers return from a banquet at the Hotel de Ville in Cherbourg, France. The year is 1865, and the International Naval Festival has brought together dignitaries from across Europe for an evening of revelry and celebration.
As darkness falls on this picturesque port city, the gentlemen - resplendent in their finest attire, including bicorne hats and military uniforms - make their way back to their ships. The soft glow of flaming torches casts a warm light on the scene, as if to illuminate not only the officers' dignified demeanor but also the sense of camaraderie that has developed among them.
The print's creator remains unknown, but it is clear that they have captured a moment of great significance and joy in this historic event. The Illustrated London News published this engraving in 1865, providing us with a unique glimpse into the lives of naval officers during the Victorian era. This image not only showcases their impeccable fashion sense but also speaks to the bonds forged between nations at times of peace and war.
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