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Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
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Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud, 1864. 'The inauguration of the portion of the chemin de fer, opening up direct railway communication between Paris and Madrid, was accomplished with much solemnity on the 15th August. at St. Sebastian, and served very appropriately as the introduction to a long series of fetes...the King of Spain, accompanied by M. Isturitz, the Spanish Ambassador to the Court of the Tuileries; M. Muro, chief secretary to the Embassy at Paris, and the principal persons of the suite, alighted...[at St. Cloud]...[and] was received with much cordiality by his Imperial host [his cousin, French emperor Louis-Napoleon], and the carriages in attendance promptly conducted the illustrious personages over the short distance between the platform and the palace, where the Empress and her ladies of honour, the grand officers of the household, and the Archbishop of Paris, were waiting to receive the guest of France. The presentation of the King to the Empress by Napoleon at once took place; and this is the scene represented in our Engraving, which is the reproduction of a sketch made on the spot, and at the time for this Journal by M. Thorigny'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Step back in time to the grandeur and elegance of 1864 with this stunning print capturing the Reception of the King Consort of Spain at the Palace of St. Cloud. The scene is set for a momentous occasion as the King of Spain, accompanied by his esteemed entourage, is warmly welcomed by his cousin, French emperor Louis-Napoleon.
The inauguration of direct railway communication between Paris and Madrid adds an air of excitement to the festivities, with dignitaries and royalty coming together for a series of lavish fetes. As the King alights from his carriage at St. Cloud, he is met with cordiality and respect befitting his royal status.
The Empress and her ladies-in-waiting, along with other distinguished guests, eagerly await their arrival at the palace. The formal presentation between Napoleon and the King sets the stage for a night filled with opulence and regal splendor.
This enchanting snapshot frozen in time by Mason Jackson captures a moment steeped in history and tradition. The intricate details and emotions captured in this engraving transport you back to a time when pomp and circumstance reigned supreme in European courts.
Experience firsthand the allure of 19th-century royalty with this exquisite print that brings to life an era marked by grand celebrations and diplomatic exchanges fit for kings.
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