The abdication of Napoleon and his departure from Fontainebleau for Elba, 20th April 1814. Artist: Francois Pigeot

The abdication of Napoleon and his departure from Fontainebleau for Elba, 20th April 1814. Artist: Francois Pigeot

1-632-816 - Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images

The abdication of Napoleon and his departure from Fontainebleau for Elba, 20th April 1814. The defeat at the Battle of Leipzig and the subsequent invasion of France by the Allies culminated in Napoleon's abdication on 11 April. By the Treaty of Fontainebleau he was exiled and granted sovereignty of the island of Elba.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Francois Pigeot: French: Artist, engraver, printmaker
After
  1. Louis Francois Couche: French: Artist, engraver
Subject
  1. Napoleon Bonaparte I: Corsican: Emperor, soldier, politician

Medium
  1. Aquatint

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe France Île-de-France Fontainebleau

  1. 48 24 19 N , 002 42 01 E

Category Hierarchy

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5214x3361
File Size : 51,341kb


Aliases

  1. 101334
  1. 0600000455
  1. 1-632-816
  1. 101334
  1. 1632816

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