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Frederick Augustus II (1797-1854). King of Saxony
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Frederick Augustus II (1797-1854). King of Saxony
" Frederick Augustus II (1797-1854). King of Saxony (1836-1854). Once the Liberal Constitution was abolished, May Uprising in Dresden arised. Litography. ITALY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli" (Achille Bertarelli collection of prints)."
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Abolished Achille Augustus Bertarelli Civica Constitution Delle Dresden Frederick Liberal Litography Milan Raccolta Saxony Stampe Uprising
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Frederick Augustus II (1836-1854): King of Saxony in a historic print from the Achille Bertarelli collection of prints, housed in the Civica Raccolta delle Stampe in Milan, Italy. This image captures Frederick Augustus II in regal attire, reflecting his status as the monarch of Saxony during a tumultuous period in its history. The background of this print reveals the backdrop of the May Uprising in Dresden, which arose following the abolition of the Liberal Constitution in 1848. The Liberal Constitution, which had been granted to the Kingdom of Saxony in 1831, granted civil liberties and political representation to the people. However, in the face of mounting social and economic unrest, King Frederick Augustus II, under pressure from conservative forces, decided to suspend the constitution in May 1848. The ensuing May Uprising in Dresden saw widespread protests and clashes between the people and the military. The situation escalated into a full-blown rebellion, which was eventually quelled by the arrival of Prussian troops. The event marked a significant turning point in the history of Saxony and the wider German states, as it highlighted the growing tension between the desire for democratic reforms and the conservative forces that sought to preserve the status quo. This powerful and evocative print, produced through the process of litography, offers a glimpse into the complex political landscape of 19th-century Europe, where the balance of power between monarchs and their people was constantly shifting. The image of Frederick Augustus II, set against the backdrop of the May Uprising, serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges and uncertainties that defined the era.
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