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Bonaparte Pawning His Watch, 1792, (1896)
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Bonaparte Pawning His Watch, 1792, (1896)
Bonaparte Pawning His Watch, 1792, (1896). Bourrienne, his early friend and companion in Paris, relates this incident. Scene showing Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) pawning a watch to buy food, as recounted in the memoirs of his friend Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne. Engraving after the drawing made in 1894 by Eric Pape. From Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume I, by William Milligan Sloane. [The Century Co. New York, 1896]
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The captivating print titled "Bonaparte Pawning His Watch, 1792" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image portrays Napoleon Bonaparte, the renowned French military leader and emperor, pawning his watch to buy food during a time of great hardship. This scene is based on the memoirs of Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne, an early friend and companion of Bonaparte. In this engraving after Eric Pape's drawing from 1894, we witness the vulnerability and resilience of one of history's most influential figures. The monochrome setting adds depth to the emotions conveyed by Bonaparte as he faces poverty head-on. It serves as a reminder that even those who shape nations are not immune to personal struggles. The image captures both the physical appearance of Bonaparte and his surroundings with meticulous detail. We see him standing before a pawnbroker, symbolizing the desperation faced by many during that era. Despite his circumstances, there is an air of determination in Bonaparte's gaze – a testament to his unwavering spirit. This photograph print offers us a glimpse into an extraordinary man's humble beginnings before he ascended to power. It reminds us that even legends have humble origins and highlights the indomitable human spirit that can overcome adversity.
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