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Napoleon Bonapartes first interview with his second wife, Maria Louise, Duchess of Palma, at Compiegne, 1810. 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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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a significant moment in the life of Napoleon Bonaparte: his first interview with his second wife, Maria Louise, Duchess of Palma, at Compiegne in 1810. The image, created by renowned English caricaturist George Cruikshank, is taken from 'The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem' by Doctor Syntax, published in London in 1815. Napoleon's marriage to Maria Louise was a political union, arranged to strengthen his alliance with Austria and secure peace in Europe. The meeting between the two took place at the Chateau de Compiègne, a grand royal residence located north of Paris. The engraving captures the pomp and ceremony that surrounded the encounter, with Napoleon, dressed in his military uniform, seated on a throne-like chair, while Maria Louise, dressed in the robes of an Empress, stands before him, her hands folded in submission. The elaborate setting of the scene is evident in the ornate furnishings, rich fabrics, and gilded decorations that fill the room. The presence of numerous courtiers and attendants adds to the sense of grandeur and importance of the occasion. Cruikshank's skillful use of color and detail brings the image to life, providing a vivid and intriguing glimpse into the world of Napoleon and the political machinations of early 19th-century Europe. Despite the formalities and political motivations behind the marriage, the encounter between Napoleon and Maria Louise marked the beginning of a love affair that would last for the remainder of Napoleon's life. The image serves as a reminder of the complexities of power, politics, and human emotion that characterized the life of one of history's most intriguing figures.
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