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Napoleon Dictating
In exile on Saint Helena, he dictates his memoirs to Las Casas and his son
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1816 Casas Dictates Dictating Exile Helena Memoirs Napoleon
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.3cm (15.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the poignant scene of Napoleon Bonaparte, the legendary French military and political leader, in his final years of exile on the remote island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. Circa 1816, Napoleon is depicted in deep concentration as he dictates his memoirs to Baron François-Xavier de Rivière, Count of Las Casas, and his son, also named François-Xavier. Napoleon's exile to Saint Helena followed his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, which marked the end of his reign as the Emperor of the French. The island, located in the mid-Atlantic, was chosen as his place of confinement due to its inaccessibility and the belief that no one would be able to mount a successful rescue mission. Despite the harsh conditions and isolation, Napoleon remained an intellectual and creative force, using his time on Saint Helena to reflect on his past and write his memoirs. In this scene, he is seen dictating his thoughts and experiences to Las Casas and his son, who acted as scribes. The image captures the intensity and determination of Napoleon, even in his final days of exile. The historical significance of this scene is immense, as it provides a rare glimpse into the thoughts and reflections of one of the most influential figures in European history. The memoirs themselves, which were published posthumously, offer valuable insights into Napoleon's perspective on his own life and the events that shaped his reign. This image, with its powerful composition and evocative details, serves as a poignant reminder of Napoleon's enduring legacy and the human capacity for intellectual pursuits, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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