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The Impress Mary Louise guiding the first steps of the King of Rome Napoleon II
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The Impress Mary Louise guiding the first steps of the King of Rome Napoleon II
JLJ4678658 The Impress Mary Louise guiding the first steps of the King of Rome Napoleon II, Duke of Reichstadt (1811-1832), son of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821), in front of the bust of his father Porcelain plate by Louis Bertin Parant (1768-1851) 1813 Paris. La Legion d Honneur Museum by Parant, Louis Bertin (1768-1851); Musee National de la Legion d Honneur, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Impress Mary Louise guiding the first steps of the King of Rome Napoleon II, Duke of Reichstadt (1811-1832), son of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821), in front of the bust of his father Porcelain plate by Louis Bertin Parant (1768-1851) 1813 Paris. La Legion d Honneur Museum); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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Legion Legion Of Honour Marie Louise 1791 1847 Napoleon I 1st 1st Bonaparte 1769 1821 Napoleon Ii Ii Ii 2 2nd 1811 1832
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This print captures a significant moment in history as The Empress Mary Louise tenderly guides the first steps of her young son, the King of Rome Napoleon II. The Duke of Reichstadt, born in 1811 to Emperor Napoleon I and his second wife Marie Louise, stands before a porcelain plate depicting a bust of his illustrious father. Created by Louis Bertin Parant in 1813 Paris, this exquisite artwork now resides within the walls of La Legion d'Honneur Museum. The image portrays not only the innocence and vulnerability of childhood but also hints at the weighty expectations placed upon this young prince's shoulders. As he takes his tentative steps forward under his mother's watchful gaze, one can't help but wonder about the immense legacy that awaits him. Napoleon II's short life was filled with both tragedy and intrigue. Despite being proclaimed Emperor after his father's abdication in 1814, he never ascended to power due to political circumstances beyond his control. His untimely death at just 21 years old marked an end to hopes for a Bonapartist restoration. Through this photograph, we are transported back in time to witness a poignant moment between mother and child - an intimate glimpse into their lives amidst the grandeur and tumultuous backdrop of Napoleonic France. It serves as a reminder that even those who shape history are not immune to its trials and tribulations.
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