engraving on wood from 1855 on Queen Victoria's visit to France
engraving on wood published in an English newspaper around August 25, 1855 and entitled: Saint-cloud, the residence of Her majesty — The Cascade. In 1855, Queen Victoria of England made a historic visit to France, a landmark event in Franco-British relations. This visit, which took place from August 18 to 27, aimed to consolidate the alliance between France and the United Kingdom, in the midst of the Crimean War against Russia. The warm welcome given to Queen Victoria by Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie symbolized a period of relaxation and cooperation after centuries of rivalry. This meeting was also an opportunity for Victoria to visit the Universal Exhibition of 1855 in Paris, a major cultural and industrial event. Queen Victoria's visit thus helped to strengthen diplomatic ties and promote peace between the two great European powers of the time.
engraving taken from an English newspaper with printed verso. It depicts a lively scene at the waterfalls of Saint-Cloud park with various characters dressed in mid-19th century fashion. In the foreground we see a group of people admiring the water features while others stand on the steps leading to the gardens decorated with classical statues. The majestic trees add a natural touch to this picturesque representation where architecture and nature blend harmoniously.
Dimensions: 26 x 36 cm
Please look carefully at the photos. engraving large format press, with defects inherent to its age. Faded margin, some stains and signs of handling. Partially cut margin
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