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'L'Enjambee Imperiale', or 'The Imperial Stride', Pro-Bonapartiste cartoon, March 1815 (engraving)
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'L'Enjambee Imperiale', or 'The Imperial Stride', Pro-Bonapartiste cartoon, March 1815 (engraving)
BRO43293 'L'Enjambee Imperiale', or 'The Imperial Stride', Pro-Bonapartiste cartoon, March 1815 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: An adaptation of an older print about Catherine of Russia. Napoleon strides from Elba to the coast of France, his eyes on Paris. In one hand he holds an banner marked Honeur et Patrie, in the other a sword and olive branch. Louis XVIII, the Comte d'Artois and the Duc and Duchese d'Angouleme - The Bourbons - observe him through a telescope and exclaim: 'Let us pack up!', 'Send the Garde to turn him out', 'This man will make his way', 'Slap his face', 'Le us wage war with him'. Two of them wear candle extinguishers instead of hats.)
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This engraving titled 'L'Enjambee Imperiale', or 'The Imperial Stride', captures the political turmoil of March 1815 with striking detail and symbolism. Depicting Napoleon Bonaparte's triumphant return from exile on Elba, the cartoon portrays him striding confidently towards Paris, holding a banner marked "Honneur et Patrie" in one hand and a sword and olive branch in the other.
Meanwhile, members of the Bourbon monarchy - Louis XVIII, the Comte d'Artois, and the Duc and Duchesse d'Angouleme - watch in disbelief through a telescope as Napoleon approaches. Their expressions range from shock to defiance as they exclaim phrases like "Let us pack up!" and "Send the Garde to turn him out", highlighting their fear of Napoleon's impending return to power.
The satirical elements in this print add an extra layer of complexity to its message, with two Bourbon figures wearing candle extinguishers instead of hats symbolizing their futile attempts to extinguish Napoleon's growing influence. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring this historical moment to life, capturing the tension between different political factions during this tumultuous period in French history.
Overall, 'L'Enjambee Imperiale' is a powerful depiction of Napoleonic politics at play, showcasing both the determination of Bonaparte and the apprehension of his opponents as he makes his bold stride back onto French soil.
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