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St Helena, the Last Phase, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
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St Helena, the Last Phase, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1219855 St Helena, the Last Phase, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Sant, James (1820-1916); 63.5x48.3 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 - 5 May 1821) was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the latter stages of the French Revolution and its associated wars. As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1814 and again in 1815.); © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection
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© © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection / Bridgeman Images
Austere Background Bonaparte Bonaparte 1769 1821 Bonaparte Family Brown Chiaroscuro Emperor Napoleon I Exile Expression Grim Helena Imprisonment Napoleon Napoleon 1st Napoleon Empereur Napoleon I Napoleon I 1769 1821 Napoleon I 1st 1st Bonaparte 1769 1821 Napoleon I Of France Napoleon Ist Napoleon Ist Of France Pallid Pallor Vignette Phase Prisoner
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The captivating print of "St Helena, the Last Phase" by James Sant takes us back to the early 1900s and offers a glimpse into the final days of one of history's most iconic figures - Napoleon Bonaparte. Painted with oil on canvas, this masterpiece measures 63.5x48.3 cm and is housed in the Art Gallery and Museum in Kelvingrove, Glasgow. In this portrait, we see an austere-looking Napoleon with a grim expression on his face against a military background. The artist skillfully uses chiaroscuro to create depth and highlight the emperor's features. His pallid complexion adds to the somber atmosphere surrounding him. Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to power during the French Revolution. As Emperor of France from 1804 to 1814 (and again briefly in 1815), he left an indelible mark on European history. This painting captures Napoleon during his exile on St Helena, where he spent his final years after being defeated at Waterloo in 1815. It portrays him as a prisoner, reflecting both his physical confinement and his waning influence over world affairs. James Sant's portrayal invites contemplation about power, leadership, and mortality. It serves as a poignant reminder that even great rulers are subject to their own vulnerabilities and limitations. Through its masterful composition and attention to detail, "St Helena, the Last Phase" transports viewers back in time while offering them an intimate glimpse into one of history's most enigmatic figures - Napoleon Bonaparte.
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