Painting of the Week

[olde_fashioned]

I haven't liked the way things have been turned topsy-turvy in my life of late, and that includes LJ. Apologies for not keeping up with things like I should! I hope to be getting back to where I was before here soon. :-) In the meantime, I'm starting up my Painting of the Week series again.

Feel free to discuss and/or drool! ;-P



click to enlarge to full painting



Image courtesy of the ARC

(facts from Wikipedia)

Today in 1810 (January 10th), Napoleon and his wife Josephine agreed to divorce, because she could not bear him an heir. Regardless of their rather turmultuous relationship, they remained "on good terms" until her death in 1814.

Napoleon claimed to a friend, whilst in exile on Saint Helena, that "I truly loved my Josephine, but I did not respect her." Despite his numerous affairs, eventual divorce, and remarriage, the Emperor's last words on the Island of St. Helena were "France, the Army, the Head of the Army, Josephine."

Comments

[visionsbeyond.livejournal.com]

Wow! A very bittersweet lovestory but beautifully portrayed here! Stunning! It just says so much! The broken fan on the floor really reflects the emotions in the shot beautifully! Nice pick olde! :D

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Thanks, glad you like! ;-D Seeing the bit about their divorce on Wikipedia by accident just clinched it for me, lol. ;-)