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General Chassé vainly attempts to sheath his sword, 1813
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General Chassé vainly attempts to sheath his sword, 1813

Michel Mourot · 1831 · lithography; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Incident during the visit of the Prince of Orange and Prince Frederick to the Citadel of Antwerp on September 29, 1831, as General Chassé repeatedly tried in vain to sheath his sword. On the left, the two princes with their retinue; on the right, Chassé with some high-ranking military officers. In the subtitle, a verse of two times seven lines.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printDavid Hendrik baron ChasséWilliam II of the NetherlandsFrederik (prins der Nederlanden)Citadel van Antwerpen (19e eeuw)Belgische Revolutie
Credit lineGeneraal Chassé tracht tevergeefs zijn degen in de schede te steken, 1813. 1831. Michel Mourot. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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