1873 Chromolithograph Of French President With Unknown Signature
This is a beautiful lithograph of French President Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon measuring 27 x 21 inches including the margins.
If any of our followers can help us with the signature we would appreciate it.
Very good to fine condition as shown.
Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon (1808–1893), was a distinguished French general and politician who served as the first President of the Third French Republic from 1875 to 1879. He was also a Marshal of France and the 1st Duke of Magenta.
The signature does not appear to be that of the President and we have been unsuccessful in authenticating the signature.
Career Highlights
Military Service: MacMahon had a long and prominent military career, primarily in Algeria, the Crimean War, and the Italian War of Independence.
Battle of Magenta: He earned his title, Duke of Magenta, after securing a decisive victory for the French at the Battle of Magenta in 1859.
Franco-Prussian War: He commanded the main French army during the Franco-Prussian War but was wounded and defeated at the Battle of Sedan in 1870, leading to his capture and France's loss in the war.
Paris Commune: After his release, he led the army that suppressed the Paris Commune uprising in May 1871, which bolstered his reputation among conservatives.
Presidency: Elected President in 1873 by a monarchist-majority assembly, he took his constitutional duties seriously, ultimately allowing the Third Republic to take shape despite his personal conservative and Catholic views.
Uniform and Honors
The portrait depicts MacMahon in full military dress uniform, adorned with epaulets, a sash, and several medals on his chest. His honors included:
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Médaille militaire
Knight of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (Kingdom of Sardinia)
Knight of the Order of the Black Eagle (Kingdom of Prussia)
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Spain)
This is a beautiful lithograph of French President Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon measuring 27 x 21 inches including the margins.
If any of our followers can help us with the signature we would appreciate it.
Very good to fine condition as shown.
Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon (1808–1893), was a distinguished French general and politician who served as the first President of the Third French Republic from 1875 to 1879. He was also a Marshal of France and the 1st Duke of Magenta.
The signature does not appear to be that of the President and we have been unsuccessful in authenticating the signature.
Career Highlights
Military Service: MacMahon had a long and prominent military career, primarily in Algeria, the Crimean War, and the Italian War of Independence.
Battle of Magenta: He earned his title, Duke of Magenta, after securing a decisive victory for the French at the Battle of Magenta in 1859.
Franco-Prussian War: He commanded the main French army during the Franco-Prussian War but was wounded and defeated at the Battle of Sedan in 1870, leading to his capture and France's loss in the war.
Paris Commune: After his release, he led the army that suppressed the Paris Commune uprising in May 1871, which bolstered his reputation among conservatives.
Presidency: Elected President in 1873 by a monarchist-majority assembly, he took his constitutional duties seriously, ultimately allowing the Third Republic to take shape despite his personal conservative and Catholic views.
Uniform and Honors
The portrait depicts MacMahon in full military dress uniform, adorned with epaulets, a sash, and several medals on his chest. His honors included:
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Médaille militaire
Knight of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (Kingdom of Sardinia)
Knight of the Order of the Black Eagle (Kingdom of Prussia)
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Spain)