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Antique Framed Print : Portrait of the Prince Imperial and Napoleon III
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Portrait of the Prince Imperial and Napoleon III
Photograph of Louis, the Prince Imperial (1856-1871)(seated) with his father, Napoleon III, Emperor of the French c. 1868
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Media ID 4400745
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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 17.2cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative portrait captures a poignant moment in the history of the Second French Empire, as father and son, Napoleon III and Prince Imperial Louis Napoléon Bonaparte, share a quiet moment together. Taken around 1868, when Louis was just 12 years old, the photograph offers a glimpse into the private world of the imperial family. Napoleon III, who ruled France from 1852 until his abdication in 1870, is depicted here as a distinguished and authoritative figure, with a stern expression and immaculate military uniform. His son, the Prince Imperial, sits beside him, looking up at his father with an air of reverence and admiration. Born in 1856, Louis Napoléon Bonaparte was the only legitimate son of Napoleon III and his wife, Empress Eugénie. Raised in the opulent surroundings of the Tuileries Palace, he was expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become the next Emperor of France. However, fate had other plans. In 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War, the Second French Empire was defeated, and Napoleon III was forced to abdicate. The young prince, along with his mother and other members of the imperial family, went into exile in England. Tragically, Louis' life was cut short when he was killed in a skirmish with Zulu warriors in South Africa in 1879, at the age of just 22. This photograph, therefore, represents a poignant reminder of a time when the Second French Empire seemed invincible, and the future seemed bright for the young Prince Imperial. Today, it stands as an important historical document, offering a unique insight into the lives of one of the most fascinating dynasties in European history.
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