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FRANZ FERDINAND (1863-1914). Archduke of Austria. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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FRANZ FERDINAND (1863-1914). Archduke of Austria. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
FRANZ FERDINAND
(1863-1914). Archduke of Austria. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Archduchess Sophie at Sarajevo, Bosnia, on 28 June 1914. Painting, 1914, by Felix Schwarmstadt
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1914 Archduchess Archduke Assassin Assassination Austria Austrian Convertible Crime Death Driver Entertainment Felix Ferdinand Franz Hapsburg June Nationalist Sarajevo Sophie Spectator World War I Gavrilo Princip
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FRANZ FERDINAND (1863-1914) - A Tragic End to a Royal Legacy
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. This print captures the somber moment in history when Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Archduchess Sophie's lives were abruptly cut short. The assassination of this prominent Austrian couple on 28 June 1914 at Sarajevo, Bosnia, sent shockwaves throughout the world and ultimately ignited the flames of World War I. Painted by Felix Schwarmstadt in 1914, this fine art piece beautifully portrays the archduke and archduchess moments before their untimely demise. As they ride through the streets in an open-top convertible, little did they know that lurking within the crowd was Gavrilo Princip, a nationalist with a sinister agenda. The painting not only showcases the royal couple but also highlights other key figures involved in this tragic event. From their driver navigating through early transportation to spectators witnessing this fateful crime unfold, every detail is meticulously captured by Schwarmstadt's brushstrokes. Franz Ferdinand's assassination marked a turning point in history as it triggered a chain reaction leading to one of humanity's deadliest conflicts. The Hapsburg dynasty mourned its loss while nations around the globe prepared for war. As we gaze upon this poignant image from Granger Art on Demand, let us remember Franz Ferdinand and Sophie as symbols of an era forever changed by violence and political turmoil. May their memory serve as a reminder of our collective responsibility
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