1841Ca - Seat Of Constantine In Algeria - Antique Engraving

Description: engraving antique from 1841ca (History of the conquest of Algeria by France)engraving intaglio from the 1841s representing a reproduction of a painting by Jean-Antoine-Siméon Fort. Work entitled: “Second attack on Constantine". Engraved by Chavane. The engraving was part of a project listing works of art related to the history of the conquest of Algeria by France present at Versailles. The Constantine expedition of 1837, in Algeria, was decided by Louis-Philippe I and the head of his government, Count Molé, in the summer of 1837 at a time when, with the consolidation of the July Monarchy and the reestablishment of economic prosperity, the king was considering a dissolution of the Chamber of Deputies.Dimensions: 26 x 37 cmsPlease look carefully at the photos, not everything can be described. The engraving has a number of defects that are quite common for its period, including some foxing and stains. The defects are mainly concentrated on the periphery of the sheet.The Constantine expedition of 1837, in Algeria, was decided by Louis-Philippe I and the head of his government, Count Molé, in the summer of 1837 at a time when, with the consolidation of the July Monarchy and the reestablishment of economic prosperity, the king was considering a dissolution of the Chamber of Deputies. Like Charles X in 1830 with the Algiers expedition (1830), the French king seeks to obtain a better result in the elections by offering the country a little military glory and avenging the failure of the Constantine expedition of 1836. The preparation of the expedition was the occasion, at the end of August, of a lively rivalry between the two eldest sons of the king, the Duke of Orléans and the Duke of Nemours, who fought over the honour of participating in it: the former considered that as the eldest, the leading role was his by right, while the latter, who had participated in the unsuccessful expedition of the previous year, was absolutely determined to avenge this humiliation. Ultimately, it is the eldest who bows. The army gathered in the camp of Medjez-Ammar (in reference to Ammar Benzagouta, commander of the Bey's troops), established on the banks of the Seybouse, in front of Ghelma, halfway from Bône to Constantine. Placed under the orders of General Damrémont, Governor General, its chief of staff was Field Marshal Perrégaux, seconded by Colonel Schauenburg; the 1st Brigade, the vanguard, was commanded by the Duke of Nemours, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th were under the orders of Generals Trézel and Rulhières; General Valée commanded the artillery, and General Rohault de Fleury, the engineers. The French army left Bône on October 1. On October 13, the victorious assault was begun by General de Damrémont, who was carried away by a cannonball, and completed by his successor, General Valée. The latter was elevated to the dignity of Marshal of France on November 11 and appointed Governor General of Algeria on December 1.Professional in the sale (and passion) of historical and geographical engravings, I will ship your purchase with the greatest care as I myself would like to receive it. 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You will have to pay any customs taxes.Please see the full T&Cs at the bottom of this ad.The Constantine expedition of 1837, in Algeria, was decided by Louis-Philippe I and the head of his government, Count Molé, in the summer of 1837 at a time when, with the consolidation of the July Monarchy and the reestablishment of economic prosperity, the king was considering a dissolution of the Chamber of Deputies. Like Charles X in 1830 with the Algiers expedition (1830), the French king seeks to obtain a better result in the elections by offering the country a little military glory and avenging the failure of the Constantine expedition of 1836. The preparation of the expedition was the occasion, at the end of August, of a lively rivalry between the two eldest sons of the king, the Duke of Orléans and the Duke of Nemours, who fought over the honour of participating in it: the former c

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