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Napoleon Plays Chess
On Saint Helena, Napoleon plays chess with one of the English officers
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Media ID 583972
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1816 Chess Helena Napoleon Plays
31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 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 31x27 inches (787x685mm). 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 54.7cm x 59.9cm (21.5" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.5cm x 78.7cm (27" x 31")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history as Napoleon Bonaparte, exiled on the remote island of Saint Helena, engages in a game of chess with one of his English captors. The scene is both intriguing and poignant, showcasing the strategic mind of the former Emperor of France as he faces off against an opponent from across enemy lines.
The image transports us back to 1816, a time when Napoleon's once mighty empire had crumbled and he found himself confined to this isolated outpost in the South Atlantic. Despite his circumstances, Napoleon remains focused and determined as he contemplates his next move on the chessboard.
The juxtaposition of power dynamics is palpable in this photograph - a fallen ruler pitted against representatives of the nation that defeated him. Yet there is also a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect between these adversaries, united by their shared love for the intellectual challenge presented by the game of chess.
As we gaze upon this scene captured by Mary Evans Picture Library, we are reminded not only of Napoleon's complex legacy but also of the universal appeal of chess as a timeless pastime that transcends borders and cultures. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of adversity, there can be moments of connection and camaraderie between individuals who find themselves on opposite sides.
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