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Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850)
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Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850)
Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) surrendered to a British naval officer, Captain Maitland of the HMS Bellerophon. He was taken to Plymouth and from there to Torbay, where he boarded HMS Northumberland bound for St Helena, where he remained in exile until his death in 1821. Print from a series depicting the campaigns of Napoleon I
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This print captures the historic moment when Napoleon Bonaparte, the formidable French military leader and emperor, embarked on his journey to exile on St Helena. The image showcases the significant events that unfolded on 8 August 1815 as Napoleon boarded HMS Northumberland under the watchful eye of Captain Maitland. The composition portrays a scene filled with tension and uncertainty. Napoleon stands tall amidst a crowd of British naval officers and crew members, his stoic expression revealing both resignation and defiance. The vibrant colors of the lithograph bring life to this pivotal moment in history, highlighting the contrasting flags of France and Britain fluttering in the wind. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork, we are transported back to a time when empires clashed and power shifted hands. It serves as a reminder of Napoleon's fall from grace after years of conquests across Europe. His departure from Plymouth towards Torbay symbolizes not only his physical removal from society but also marks an end to an era defined by his audacity and ambition. This print is part of a series that chronicles Napoleon's campaigns, offering us glimpses into one man's extraordinary rise to power and subsequent downfall. It allows us to reflect upon how individuals can shape history while reminding us that even great leaders are subject to their own limitations.
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