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Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich, Czar Alexander I, a Prussian delegate, and George III divide, while Prince Charles Maurice de Talleyrand hides. French broadsheet cartoon, Spring 1815
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Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich, Czar Alexander I, a Prussian delegate, and George III divide, while Prince Charles Maurice de Talleyrand hides. French broadsheet cartoon, Spring 1815
CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1815.
Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich, Czar Alexander I, a Prussian delegate, and George III divide, while Prince Charles Maurice de Talleyrand hides. French broadsheet cartoon, Spring 1815
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1815 Alexander I Austria Austrian Bonaparte Broadsheet Brother Conference Congress Diplomacy Diplomat Emperor First French Empire George Iii Great Britain Hiding Joseph Klemens Maurice Metternich Napoleon Napoleon I Political Action Prince Romanov Russia Russian Talleyrand Tsar Vienna Viennese Congress Of Vienna
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In this print from the Spring of 1815, we witness a powerful political satire that captures the essence of the Congress of Vienna. The central figure is none other than Napoleon I, who has returned from his exile on Elba and now stands defiantly with a pair of scissors in hand. With audacity and determination, he cuts France from the map as onlookers gasp in astonishment. To his left, we see Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother and former King of Spain, engaged in conversation with Klemens von Metternich, an influential Austrian diplomat. Czar Alexander I of Russia stands tall next to them while holding a scepter symbolizing his authority. A Prussian delegate also joins this gathering alongside George III, representing Great Britain. However, amidst this scene dominated by power struggles and territorial divisions lies Prince Charles Maurice de Talleyrand discreetly hiding behind a curtain. Talleyrand was known for his cunning diplomacy skills and it seems he prefers to observe rather than openly participate in these negotiations. This French broadsheet cartoon serves as both an artistic expression and political commentary on the delicate balance of power during this significant historical event. It reflects the tension between nations vying for control over territories while highlighting Napoleon's audacious attempt to reclaim what was once his empire. The print offers us a glimpse into the complexities and intrigues that unfolded during the Congress of Vienna—a pivotal moment that aimed to restore stability after years of war—making it an invaluable piece for history enthusiasts seeking insight into diplomatic maneuvers at play during early 19th-century Europe.
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