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Victoria & Albert: Art & Love: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
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    GUSTAVE LE GRAY (1820-84)

    The French Fleet at Cherbourg, 5 August 1858

    1858

    RCIN 2934239

    Upon arrival at Cherbourg on 4 August 1858, the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert anchored in the middle of the French fleet. On the morning of 5 August, salutes were fired by the French before the royal couple went ashore to be received by Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie.

    Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1858

    No. 369

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