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Vue générale de l'ile d'Elbe, de la ville de Porto-Ferrajo, présentement résidence... 1817-1824. Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
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Vue générale de l'ile d'Elbe, de la ville de Porto-Ferrajo, présentement résidence... 1817-1824. Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
Vue generale de l'ile d'Elbe, de la ville de Porto-Ferrajo, presentement residence... 1817-1824. Private Collection
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1817 1824 Copper Engraving Watercolour Courvoisier Voisin Elba Exile German Painting Henri 1757 1830 Hundred Days Of Napoleon Landscapehistory Napoleon Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon I Napoleons Hundred Days The Hundred Days Winter Residence Copper Engraving Portoferraio
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This stunning 19th century print, titled 'Vue générale de l'île d'Elbe, de la ville de Porto-Ferrajo, présentement résidence de l'Empereur Napoléon I' (General View of the Island of Elba, of the Town of Porto-Ferrajo, Currently the Residence of Emperor Napoleon I), was created by the French artist and engraver, Henri Courvoisier-Voisin, between 1817 and 1824. The image, a beautiful fusion of copper engraving and watercolor, offers a breathtaking panorama of the Italian island of Elba, with its picturesque harbor town of Porto-Ferrajo prominently featured. At the time this print was produced, Elba had become the winter residence of Napoleon Bonaparte, following his first exile from France after his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The 'Hundred Days' that followed saw Napoleon's brief return to power before his final exile, this time to the remote island of Saint Helena. The print reflects the neoclassical style popular during this period, with its emphasis on grandeur, symmetry, and order. The natural beauty of the island, with its rolling hills, rocky cliffs, and serene waters, is captured in exquisite detail, making this a valuable historical and artistic document. The image also provides a unique glimpse into the life of Napoleon during his exile, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the island and the grandeur of his residence. Today, this magnificent work of art remains a cherished piece of fine art history, a testament to the artistic skill of Henri Courvoisier-Voisin and the historical significance of the time in which it was created. This print is part of a private collection and is a must-see for anyone with an interest in French and European history, neoclassical art, or the life of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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