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Napoleon Bonaparte in Russia, meets Tsar Alexander I in Tilsit, on a floating pontoon set up on the Niemen River, which at the time marked the limit of the two territories
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Napoleon Bonaparte in Russia, meets Tsar Alexander I in Tilsit, on a floating pontoon set up on the Niemen River, which at the time marked the limit of the two territories
6203445 Napoleon Bonaparte in Russia, meets Tsar Alexander I in Tilsit, on a floating pontoon set up on the Niemen River, which at the time marked the limit of the two territories by Bonamore, Antonio (1845-1907); (add.info.: Napoleon BONAPARTE (15 August 1769 - 5 May 1821) in Russia, meets Tsar Alexander I in Tilsit, on a floating pontoon set up on the Niemen River, which at the time marked the limit of the two territories. With the Treaty of Tilsit (7 July 1807) between Napoleon and Alexander I, Russia regained Silesia, Brandenburg and Pomerania; Napoleon formed the Duchy of Warsaw which he gave to the Duke of Saxony, and the kingdom of Westphalia, which he assigned to his brother Jerome. Russia left Moldova and Wallachia. The Tilsit Peace ended the Fourth Coalition War. Engraving by Antonio Bonamore (1845-1907), from " Napoleons Story" by Jacques De Norvins (18 June 1769 - 30 July 1854), Edoardo Sonzogno publisher, Milan 1893); Fototeca Gilardi
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The historic meeting between Napoleon Bonaparte and Tsar Alexander I in Tilsit is captured in this photo print. Set on a floating pontoon on the Niemen River, which marked the boundary between their territories, this momentous encounter symbolized a turning point in European history. In 1807, with the Treaty of Tilsit, Napoleon and Alexander I negotiated a peace agreement that reshaped the geopolitical landscape. Russia regained control over Silesia, Brandenburg, and Pomerania while Napoleon established the Duchy of Warsaw for the Duke of Saxony and created the kingdom of Westphalia for his brother Jerome. Moldova and Wallachia were also returned to Russian control. This engraving by Antonio Bonamore beautifully captures the significance of this meeting. The expressions on both leaders' faces reveal a mix of diplomacy, power dynamics, and underlying tensions. Their body language speaks volumes about their respective roles as conqueror and defeated ruler turned ally. The Treaty of Tilsit effectively ended the Fourth Coalition War but set into motion new alliances that would shape Europe's destiny for years to come. This image serves as a reminder not only of these two powerful figures but also of how political negotiations can alter borders and reshape nations. Preserved through time by Fine Art Finder from Bridgeman Images' collection, this print allows us to delve into an important chapter in world history where empires clashed and destinies were decided upon floating pontoons amidst serene river waters.
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