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Napoleon Bonaparte leading the grenadiers
Napoleon Bonaparte leading the grenadiers into the Council of Five Hundred in the coup of 18 Brumaire. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax, T. Tegg, London, 1815
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Napoleon Bonaparte Leading the Grenadiers: A Pivotal Moment in French History This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by George Cruikshank for Doctor Syntax's Hudibrastic Poem on Napoleon, captures a significant moment in French history: the coup of 18 Brumaire. The event took place on 9 and 10 November 18 Brumaire An VIII (30 October and 1 November 1800 according to the Gregorian calendar), when Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the Directory, the ruling government body of the French First Republic, and established the Consulate. In this image, Napoleon, dressed in military attire, leads the grenadiers into the Council of Five Hundred, the legislative assembly of the Directory. The grenadiers, known for their loyalty and discipline, had been summoned to support Napoleon in his power grab. The scene is set against a backdrop of chaos and uncertainty, with French citizens looking on in awe and fear. The coup of 18 Brumaire marked the end of the Directory and the beginning of Napoleon's reign as the de facto ruler of France. This caricature, created just a few years after the event, provides a unique insight into the public perception of Napoleon and the coup at the time. The image of the emperor leading the grenadiers into the Council of Five Hundred became a powerful symbol of Napoleon's military prowess and political ambition, cementing his legend as a military and political leader. George Cruikshank, a renowned English caricaturist, skillfully captured the essence of this pivotal moment in French history, making this engraving an invaluable addition to any collection of Napoleonic art or historical documents.
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