Antique Framed Print : FR. REV. / GRAPESHOT / 5 OCT

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FR. REV. / GRAPESHOT / 5 OCT

Napoleons Whiff of Grapeshot - defeat of the Sections Date: 5 October 1795

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1795 Cannon Defeat Napoleon Napoleons Revolution Sections Grapeshot Whiff

14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame

Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.8cm (9.6" x 7")

Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print commemorates a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, specifically the defeat of the radical "Sections" factions on October 5, 1795, by the forces of General Napoleon Bonaparte. The event came to be known as "Napoleon's Whiff of Grapeshot." The image depicts a chaotic battle scene, with soldiers from both sides locked in fierce combat. In the foreground, a cannon is being fired, its barrel belching a cloud of grapeshot. The projectile, a deadly mixture of small iron balls, was a favored weapon of the French military against infantry formations. The Sections, also known as the "Sans-Culottes," were radical revolutionary groups that had grown increasingly violent and chaotic in their pursuit of revolutionary ideals. They had taken control of many parts of Paris and were threatening the stability of the new government. In response, the Directory, the ruling body of the French Republic, called upon General Bonaparte to quell the insurrection. Bonaparte, a brilliant military strategist, devised a plan to outmaneuver the Sections. He divided his forces and attacked from multiple directions, catching the rebels off guard. The use of grapeshot proved particularly effective, decimating the ranks of the Sections and ultimately leading to their defeat. The print captures the raw energy and intensity of the battle, with soldiers clashing swords and the smoke of gunpowder filling the air. The title, "Napoleon's Whiff of Grapeshot - defeat of the Sections Date: 5 October 1795," serves as a poignant reminder of the pivotal role this event played in the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte as a military and political leader.

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