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The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves
MMM5478588 The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, is half above the waves. Published in the month following the resumption of the war in May 1803, and relating to the Napoleonic threat of invasion of Great Britain, which presented the project as an impossible undertaking, the cartoon thus depicts French ships as coffins, maneuvers by a crew wearing shrouds and wearing red hats, some already in drowning, at the same time fueling the supposed duplicity and treachery of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) towards his troops. Color etching, published on January 6, 1804, by S. W. Fores.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38437842
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Afraid British Channel Cannons Canons Coffin Colt Defence Gun Drown Drowned English Channel Firearm Grave Stone Grave Stones Graves Gravestone Gravestones Gun Barrel Gunpoint Headstones Hunting Rifle Invasion Mariners Napoleonic Battle Napoleonic Conquest Napoleonic War Napoleonic Wars Pistol Sailoress Scared Scary Scuttling Seaman Sepulchre Sepulchres Skull Skulls Terrified Terror Tomb Stones Tombs Tombstones Wreck Seawater
10"x8" Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.8cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This striking print captures the essence of fear and defiance during the Napoleonic era with "The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves." Published in 1804, this color etching by S. W. Fores depicts French ships as coffins manned by a crew wearing shrouds and red hats, symbolizing death and treachery at sea.
As tensions rose between France and Great Britain in May 1803, fears of a French invasion loomed large. This cartoon portrays Napoleon Bonaparte's supposed betrayal of his troops as they face impossible odds against the British navy. The imagery is both chilling and thought-provoking, highlighting the sacrifices made in times of war.
The intricate details in this artwork draw viewers into a world where danger lurks beneath every wave. The skeletons on board serve as a stark reminder of mortality amidst chaos and conflict. The use of symbolism adds layers to the narrative, inviting contemplation on power dynamics and loyalty.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this piece stands as a testament to history's enduring impact on art. It serves as a poignant reminder of past struggles while sparking conversations about courage, sacrifice, and resilience in turbulent times.
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