{"product_id":"1873-chromolithograph-of-french-president-with-unknown-signature","title":"1873 Chromolithograph Of French President With Unknown Signature","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful lithograph of French President  Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon measuring 27 x 21 inches including the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf any of our followers can help us with the signature we would appreciate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good to fine condition as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarie 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe signature does not appear to be that of the President and we have been unsuccessful in authenticating the signature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCareer Highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary Service: MacMahon had a long and prominent military career, primarily in Algeria, the Crimean War, and the Italian War of Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattle of Magenta: He earned his title, Duke of Magenta, after securing a decisive victory for the French at the Battle of Magenta in 1859.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranco-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParis Commune: After his release, he led the army that suppressed the Paris Commune uprising in May 1871, which bolstered his reputation among conservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresidency: 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniform and Honors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe portrait depicts MacMahon in full military dress uniform, adorned with epaulets, a sash, and several medals on his chest. His honors included: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrand Cross of the Legion of Honour\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMédaille militaire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnight of the Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation (Kingdom of Sardinia)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnight of the Order of the Black Eagle (Kingdom of Prussia)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Spain) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princeton Audubon Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51739547795738,"sku":"EB-326971982906","price":420.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_8742903a-f954-4efd-8aec-c5cdbe1c77b4.jpg?v=1771869983","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchiveauthority.com\/en-ca\/products\/1873-chromolithograph-of-french-president-with-unknown-signature","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}