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The arrival of Marie-Louise in Compiegne, France, 27th March 1810 (1882-1884)
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The arrival of Marie-Louise in Compiegne, France, 27th March 1810 (1882-1884)
The arrival of Marie-Louise in Compiegne, France, 27th March 1810 (1882-1884). The Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria (1791-1847) was the second wife of Napoleon. They married in 1810. Marie-Louises father, Francis I of Austria, favoured the marriage as he sought to strenthen links with France, while Napoleon was attracted by the legitimacy and prestige his empire would gain from a marital link to the Habsburgs. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884
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This print captures the historic moment of "The arrival of Marie-Louise in Compiegne, France, 27th March 1810". In this image, we witness the Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria stepping foot on French soil as she begins her new life as Napoleon's second wife. Marie-Louise's marriage to Napoleon was not merely a union between two individuals; it symbolized a strategic alliance between Austria and France. Her father, Francis I of Austria, saw this marriage as an opportunity to strengthen ties with their powerful neighbor. Meanwhile, Napoleon sought to enhance his empire's legitimacy and prestige by connecting himself to the esteemed Habsburg dynasty. As Marie-Louise disembarks from her carriage adorned in an elegant dress, she is greeted by a crowd eagerly awaiting her arrival. The air is filled with excitement and anticipation as flower garlands are presented to the young archduchess. This engraving beautifully portrays both the grandeur and significance of this historical event. Intriguingly capturing a pivotal moment in European history during the early 19th century, this print from "La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles" serves as a testament to the power dynamics within royal marriages and political alliances. It invites us into a world where love intertwines with strategy and diplomacy shapes destinies.
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