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Greetings Card : Russians trimming Napoleons beard, 1812. From a contemporary cartoon
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Russians trimming Napoleons beard, 1812. From a contemporary cartoon
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Media ID 9788565
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1812 Beard Cartoon Contemporary Defeat Napoleon Napoleonic Russians Trimming Wars
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our charming selection from the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards range. This quirky design features a contemporary cartoon from Universal Images Group, depicting Russians humorously trimming Napoleon Bonaparte's beard during the historic 1812 campaign. Add a touch of history and humor to your correspondence with this unique and intriguing card. Perfect for any occasion, this card is sure to bring a smile to the face of the recipient. Celebrate the past in a light-hearted way with Media Storehouse Greetings Cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to a significant moment in history - the year 1812, during the Napoleonic Wars. The image depicts a scene that is both humorous and symbolic: Russians trimming Napoleon's beard. Derived from a contemporary cartoon, this artwork encapsulates the defeat of France's formidable leader at the hands of his Russian adversaries. Intriguingly, this cartoonish portrayal serves as an allegory for Napoleon's downfall. The act of trimming his beard not only represents physical humiliation but also symbolizes stripping away his power and authority. It captures the essence of Russia's triumph over one of history's most renowned military strategists. The context surrounding this image is crucial to understanding its significance. In 1812, Napoleon led a massive invasion into Russia with hopes of expanding his empire further eastward. However, he underestimated both the resilience and determination of the Russian forces who employed scorched-earth tactics to weaken their enemy. This print offers us a glimpse into how contemporaries perceived these events through satirical cartoons like this one. It reminds us that even in times of great conflict and turmoil, humor can be found amidst adversity. As we reflect on this historical moment frozen in time by UIG, let it serve as a reminder that no matter how powerful or invincible someone may seem, they are still susceptible to defeat – even if it comes in unexpected ways such as having their beard trimmed by their adversaries.
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