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Under the elm, Napoleon III, Emile Ollivier await, these are the main actors of Sedan
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Under the elm, Napoleon III, Emile Ollivier await, these are the main actors of Sedan
LSE4319263 Under the elm, Napoleon III, Emile Ollivier await, these are the main actors of Sedans defeat. Cover in " L Eclipse" by Gill, October 29, 1871, Paris. by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the elm, Napoleon III, Emile Ollivier await, these are the main actors of Sedans defeat. Cover in " L Eclipse" by Gill, October 29, 1871, Paris.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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© Leonard de Selva / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history. Under the shade of a majestic elm tree, three figures stand side by side, their expressions filled with anticipation and uncertainty. They are none other than Napoleon III, Emile Ollivier, and the main actors of Sedan's defeat. Taken on October 29,1871, in Paris by photographer Leonard de Selva, this print was featured as the cover image for "L'Eclipse" a renowned French journal. The artist behind this engraving is Andre Gill. The composition exudes an air of tension and gravity as these prominent individuals await their fate. Napoleon III's presence looms large; his reign marked by both grandeur and controversy hangs in the balance. Emile Ollivier stands beside him, known for his role as Prime Minister during this critical period. The significance of Sedan's defeat cannot be overstated; it led to France's surrender in the Franco-Prussian War and ultimately contributed to the fall of Napoleon III's empire. Through this photograph print, we are transported back to that fateful day when power shifted hands under that very elm tree. It serves as a poignant reminder of how historical moments can be frozen in time through artistry and photography.
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