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The Congress of Paris, 1856 (litho)
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The Congress of Paris, 1856 (litho)
5208468 The Congress of Paris, 1856 (litho) by Dubufe, Edouard Louis (1820-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Congress of Paris, 1856. Illustration from The Worlds History, a Survey of Mans Record, Volume VIII, Western Europe. The Atlantic Ocean. (William Heinemann, London, 1907).); © Look and Learn
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Ambassador Crimean War Delegates Diplomacy Diplomats Embassy Embassy Building Foreign Minister George Villiers Lord Clarendon Negotiations Ottoman Empire Peace Piedmontese Representatives Alexey Orlov Austria Austrian Austrians Hatzfeldt Prussian
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The Congress of Paris, 1856 - A Historic Gathering for Peace and Diplomacy
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. This print captures a significant moment in history - the Congress of Paris in 1856. The lithograph, created by Edouard Louis Dubufe, offers a glimpse into this pivotal event that shaped European politics and brought an end to the Crimean War. The image showcases a grand assembly of politicians, diplomats, and ambassadors from various nations including Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Italy, and Austria. These esteemed representatives came together in Paris to negotiate peace terms and discuss the future of Europe after years of conflict. Amidst the ornate surroundings of the meeting hall, these influential figures engaged in intense negotiations with hopes to establish lasting peace on the continent. Among them were notable individuals such as Camillo Benso di Cavour representing Piedmontese interests; Lord Cowley (Henry Wellesley), British ambassador; Karl Ferdinand von Buol from Austria; Alexey Orlov representing Russian interests; Francois Adolphe de Bourqueney from France; Otto Theodor von Manteuffel representing Prussia; Joseph Alexander Hubner (Huebner) from Austria-Hungary; Alexandre Colonna Walewski representing French interests; Mehmed Cemil Bey from Ottoman Empire and many others. Their discussions covered crucial topics like territorial boundaries and political alliances while aiming to restore stability across Europe. This congress marked a turning point towards diplomacy over warfare as delegates sought peaceful resolutions rather than further bloodshed. As we gaze upon this remarkable print today, we are reminded of how these diplomatic efforts paved the way for a new era of cooperation among nations. It serves as a testament to human resilience and our ability to come together despite differences for the greater good – creating hope for future generations striving for peace amidst global challenges.
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