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The Brunswick Christening - baby Ernest Augustus & parents
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The Brunswick Christening - baby Ernest Augustus & parents
Front cover of The Sphere reporting on the christening in Brunswick of Prince Ernest Augustus, first child of the Duke and Duchess of Brunswick (formerly Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia, the Kaisers only daughter). Illustration by Fortunino Matania, Sphere special artist, who travelled to Brunswick as the magazines representative and took a number of sketches of the event.
1914
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Augustus Brunswick Christening Duchess Ernest Ernst Fortunino Louise Matania Parents Prussia Sphere
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The Brunswick Christening: A Regal Celebration of Love and New Life The front cover of The Sphere, dated October 3, 1914, proudly displays an exquisite illustration by Fortunino Matania, capturing the momentous occasion of the christening of Prince Ernest Augustus of Brunswick. The Duke and Duchess of Brunswick, formerly Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia, are depicted in the illustration, cradling their newborn son in the regal setting of Brunswick's St. Michael's Church. The Duke, with a proud and loving expression, gazes down at his firstborn child, while the Duchess, her face radiant with joy, tenderly holds the baby's tiny hand. The christening gown, a beautiful and intricately designed garment, adorns the infant prince, a symbol of his royal lineage and the hope for his future. Fortunino Matania, the Sphere's special artist, traveled to Brunswick to witness and document this significant event in the lives of the royal family. The illustration, a testament to Matania's artistic skill, captures the essence of the occasion, transporting viewers to the heart of the celebration. The christening of Prince Ernest Augustus marked a joyous moment in the midst of the tumultuous year of 1914, a year that would soon be marred by the onset of World War I. This illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of love and family, even in the face of adversity.
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