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Napoleons soldiers looting Dresden art treasures
Removal of paintings and artworks from the Cassel gallery in Dresden by Napoleons soldiers after the Battle of Dresden in 1813: a German caricature against Napoleon and Dominique Vivant Denon, who Napoleon made first director of the Louvre Museum in Paris, the implication being that Dresdens artworks are bolstering the holdings of the Louvre. Date: C.1813
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1810s 1813 Artworks Cassel Denon Dominique Dresden Gallery Loot Looting Louvre Napoleon Paintings Removal Treasures Vivant
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic greeting cards, featuring the captivating image "Napoleon's Soldiers Looting Dresden Art Treasures." This evocative print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the aftermath of the Battle of Dresden in 1813. Witness the dramatic scene as French troops, led by Dominique Vivant Denon, ransack the Cassel gallery, taking with them priceless artworks and treasures. These beautifully crafted greeting cards make for a thoughtful and unique gift for history enthusiasts, art lovers, or anyone who appreciates the richness of our past. Each card comes with an envelop and is blank inside for your personal message. Travel through time with Media Storehouse's exquisite range of historic greeting cards.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vivid caricature captures the chaos and desolation that followed the Battle of Dresden in 1813, as Napoleonic soldiers ransacked the Cassel Gallery, systematically removing precious paintings and artworks. The image portrays French troops, under the command of Dominique Vivant Denon, the newly appointed first director of the Louvre Museum in Paris by Napoleon, looting the gallery with a sense of entitlement and disregard for the cultural heritage of the defeated city. The caricature's title is a poignant commentary on the situation, as it implies that the treasures of Dresden are being used to bolster the holdings of the Louvre Museum. Denon, a renowned art historian and archaeologist, is depicted as an eager participant in the plunder, turning a blind eye to the destruction and loss inflicted upon the German city. The Battle of Dresden, fought on August 26 and 27, 1813, marked a significant turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. The French army, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, was defeated by the combined forces of the Seventh Coalition, resulting in the loss of valuable art and cultural treasures. The removal of these items from Dresden was a devastating blow to the city and its people, who had long been proud of their rich artistic heritage. This caricature, created in the 1810s, serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive consequences of war and the importance of preserving cultural heritage. It also highlights the complex role of individuals like Denon, who were caught up in the political and military machinations of the time and contributed to the loss of irreplaceable works of art.
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