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Battle at Rio de Janeiro harbour
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Battle at Rio de Janeiro harbour
Rene Duguay Trouin captured the port city of Rio de Janeiro on 21 September 1711 (which had previously been considered impregnable) during the War of the Spanish Succession. Several ships are engaged in battle, clouded with cannon fire smoke. Date: 1711
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This striking print captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Rio de Janeiro harbour on September 21, 1711, during the War of the Spanish Succession. The French naval commander, Rene Duguay Trouin, is depicted leading his fleet in the successful capture of the previously impregnable port city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The image is filled with the smoke and fire of cannon volleys, as French and Spanish ships clash in a fierce naval battle. Duguay Trouin's strategic victory marked a significant turning point in the war, as it allowed the French to gain a valuable foothold in the New World and disrupt Spanish trade routes. The print provides a vivid and dramatic representation of the naval warfare of the time, with the ships' masts and sails silhouetted against the backdrop of the smoky battlefield. The Battle of Rio de Janeiro was a pivotal moment in the history of both France and Brazil, and this print offers a unique and captivating glimpse into the past.
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