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Napoleon exiled on St Helena, 15 October 1815 (colour litho)
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Napoleon exiled on St Helena, 15 October 1815 (colour litho)
3100861 Napoleon exiled on St Helena, 15 October 1815 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon exiled on St Helena, 15 October 1815. At night the island resembled a little hat. A single light shone, that of the Emperor, dictating his memoirs. Illustration for Le Grand Napoleon des Petits Enfants par Job et J de Marthold (Plon-Nourrit, 1893).); © Look and Learn
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This color lithograph, titled "Napoleon exiled on St Helena, 15 October 1815" transports us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts the isolated island of St Helena at night, resembling a small hat floating amidst the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. In this solitary landscape, only one light shines brightly - that of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte himself. As we gaze upon this scene, we can imagine the profound loneliness and introspection that must have consumed Napoleon during his exile. It is said that he spent countless hours dictating his memoirs by moonlight, capturing the stories and experiences that shaped his remarkable life. The silhouette of Napoleon against the backdrop of an expansive sea symbolizes both his isolation from French society and Europe as a whole. This visual representation highlights not only his physical distance from home but also emphasizes the emotional solitude he endured during these years. This print serves as a poignant reminder of Napoleon's complex legacy - a man who once held immense power and influence reduced to penning his own biography in seclusion. Through this artwork, we are invited to reflect on themes such as ambition, downfall, resilience, and human nature itself. Overall, this lithograph captures an evocative moment in history while offering viewers an opportunity to delve into the depths of one man's extraordinary life journey.
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