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Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving
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Congress of Vienna (1814-1815). Engraving
Congress of Vienna. Conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Metternich (1814-1815). Colored Engraving
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1815 Absolute Ambassadors Ancien Austria Austrian Conference Congress Diplomacy Diplomat Four Karl Klemens Maurice Meeting Metternich Monarchy Policy Powers Prussia Regime Vienna Wellington Wenzel Hardenberg Nesselrode
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This colored engraving depicts the historic Congress of Vienna, a pivotal diplomatic conference that took place between September 1814 and June 1815. The Congress, chaired by the Austrian statesman Prince Metternich, brought together the ambassadors of the four great European powers - Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Britain - to restore peace and stability in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. Prominently seated at the table is Metternich, dressed in the regal attire of the absolute monarchy era, surrounded by other notable diplomats such as Prince Talleyrand of France, Duke Karl August von Hardenberg of Prussia, Count Robert Nesselrode of Russia, and the Duke of Wellington of Britain. The meeting was held in Vienna, Austria, and was marked by intense negotiations and policy discussions that shaped the political landscape of Europe for decades to come. The Congress of Vienna is considered a defining moment in European diplomacy, as it marked the end of the ancien régime and the beginning of a new era of diplomacy and international relations. The conference resulted in the Congress System, a series of alliances and treaties that maintained a balance of power in Europe and prevented major conflicts until the outbreak of the Revolution of 1848. This engraving is a testament to the power of diplomacy and the role of statesmen in shaping the course of history. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring the historic scene to life, transporting us back to a time when Europe was a patchwork of monarchies and alliances, and diplomacy was the key to maintaining peace and stability on the continent.
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