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FR. REV. / GRAPESHOT / 5 OCT
Napoleons Whiff of Grapeshot - defeat of the Sections Date: 5 October 1795
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1795 Cannon Defeat Napoleon Napoleons Revolution Sections Grapeshot Whiff
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Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative print commemorates a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, specifically the defeat of the radical "Sections" factions on October 5, 1795, by the forces of General Napoleon Bonaparte. The event came to be known as "Napoleon's Whiff of Grapeshot." The image depicts a chaotic battle scene, with soldiers from both sides locked in fierce combat. In the foreground, a cannon is being fired, its barrel belching a cloud of grapeshot. The projectile, a deadly mixture of small iron balls, was a favored weapon of the French military against infantry formations. The Sections, also known as the "Sans-Culottes," were radical revolutionary groups that had grown increasingly violent and chaotic in their pursuit of revolutionary ideals. They had taken control of many parts of Paris and were threatening the stability of the new government. In response, the Directory, the ruling body of the French Republic, called upon General Bonaparte to quell the insurrection. Bonaparte, a brilliant military strategist, devised a plan to outmaneuver the Sections. He divided his forces and attacked from multiple directions, catching the rebels off guard. The use of grapeshot proved particularly effective, decimating the ranks of the Sections and ultimately leading to their defeat. The print captures the raw energy and intensity of the battle, with soldiers clashing swords and the smoke of gunpowder filling the air. The title, "Napoleon's Whiff of Grapeshot - defeat of the Sections Date: 5 October 1795," serves as a poignant reminder of the pivotal role this event played in the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte as a military and political leader.
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