Adieux de Fontainebleau 1814 - 1866

"Adieux de Fontainebleau," a lithograph by Victor Adam, depicts the emotional farewell of Napoleon Bonaparte to his Old Guard at Fontainebleau Palace in 1814. The print, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the poignant moment of Napoleon's abdication and his final address to his loyal troops, marking the end of his reign. Adam's intricate details, including the soldiers' uniforms, the palace architecture, and the expressions on the faces of those present, create a powerful historical document, showcasing a pivotal moment in French history.