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Josephine de Beauharnais crying with her children Hortense and Eugene at the door of the room of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) refusing to open him after learning extramarital adventures during his stay in Egypt
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Josephine de Beauharnais crying with her children Hortense and Eugene at the door of the room of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) refusing to open him after learning extramarital adventures during his stay in Egypt
ELD4896454 Josephine de Beauharnais crying with her children Hortense and Eugene at the door of the room of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) refusing to open him after learning extramarital adventures during his stay in Egypt, 1799 (Josephine de Beauharnais crying with her children Eugene and Hortense at the door of the room of Napoleon Bonaparaparaparte Angry because of her affairs during his journey in Egypt, 1799) Drawing by Antoine Calbet draws from "Napoleon et les femmes" by Masson, 1897 Private collection by Calbet, Antoine (1860-1944); (add.info.: Josephine de Beauharnais crying with her children Hortense and Eugene at the door of the room of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) refusing to open him after learning extramarital adventures during his stay in Egypt, 1799 (Josephine de Beauharnais crying with her children Eugene and Hortense at the door of the room of Napoleon Bonaparaparaparte Angry because of her affairs during his journey in Egypt, 1799) Drawing by Antoine Calbet draws from "Napoleon et les femmes" by Masson, 1897 Private collection)
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Adultere Bonaparte Bonaparte 1769 1821 Bonaparte Family Emperor Napoleon I Josephine De Beauharnais 1763 1814 Napoleon 1st Napoleon Empereur Napoleon I Napoleon I 1769 1821 Napoleon I 1st 1st Bonaparte 1769 1821 Napoleon I Of France Napoleon Ist Napoleon Ist Of France Isadora
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In this poignant black and white drawing by Antoine Calbet, we witness a heartbreaking scene from history. Josephine de Beauharnais, the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, is depicted with her children Hortense and Eugene at the door of Napoleon's room. The atmosphere is heavy with emotion as Josephine can be seen crying inconsolably while her children look on in confusion. The reason behind Josephine's tears becomes apparent when we learn that she has just discovered Napoleon's extramarital affairs during his time in Egypt. This revelation has shattered her trust and left her feeling betrayed by the man she loves. Unable to bear the pain any longer, she refuses to open the door for him. Calbet skillfully captures the raw emotions of this moment through his expressive lines and shading techniques. The anguish on Josephine's face is palpable, reflecting both heartbreak and anger towards Napoleon. Meanwhile, Hortense and Eugene stand beside their mother, witnessing firsthand the crumbling of their parents' relationship. This drawing serves as a powerful reminder that even historical figures faced personal struggles within their marriages. It humanizes these iconic individuals, revealing their vulnerabilities and reminding us that love can sometimes be accompanied by heartache. As viewers, we are invited to empathize with Josephine's pain while also contemplating how such personal turmoil may have influenced larger historical events involving Napoleon Bonaparte.
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