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Surrender of the city of Madras, 1746, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (f
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Surrender of the city of Madras, 1746, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (f
STC169737 Surrender of the city of Madras, 1746, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (f.1790-1820), 1789 (colour litho) by Swebach, Jacques Francois Joseph (1769-1823) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand Francois Mahe de la Bourdonnais (1699-1753); French naval officer in service of French India Company; captured Madras from British (1746) but argued with Dupleix (Governor General of French Indies, see 169735); on return to France (1748) was imprisoned for embezzlement but was later acquitted; Comte Mahe de la Bourdonnais; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22344696
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City Gate Count Desfontaines Fleet Surrender Indian Fort
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The captivating print titled "Surrender of the city of Madras, 1746" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret in 1789 and later color lithographed by Jacques Francois Joseph Swebach, this artwork captures the essence of a pivotal event during the colonial era. The image showcases Bertrand Francois Mahe de la Bourdonnais, a French naval officer serving under the French India Company. In 1746, he successfully captured Madras from the British but soon found himself at odds with Dupleix, Governor General of French Indies. Despite his triumph on Indian soil, upon returning to France in 1748, Mahe de la Bourdonnais faced accusations of embezzlement and subsequent imprisonment. However, he was eventually acquitted. This print not only highlights historical figures like Mahe de la Bourdonnais but also offers glimpses into life during that time period. The composition reveals an Asian fort surrounded by troops and an impressive fleet anchored nearby. The countenance of soldiers and aristocrats present suggests both tension and surrender as they stand before the imposing city gate. With its rich colors and intricate details meticulously preserved through lithography techniques, this artwork from Fine Art Finder's Stapleton Collection provides viewers with a window into a crucial chapter in global history—a testament to human ambition, power struggles between nations, and the complexities inherent within society itself.
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