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The infamous French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, frequently appeared in portraits with one of his hands inside his shirt. A wide number of explanations have been offered on this count; however, it is historically verifiable that this same gesture was in fashion, as it were, in the 17th and 18th centuries among persons of noble status, including military leaders. Thus, Napoleon was in this way merely a man of his times.
There are a lot of theories on this topic. Unfortunately, it was never clear which one it really was. Check out this site on the topic:
http://www.napoleon-series.org/faq/c_hand.html
(Other Theory)
He kept a red bull in there. How did you think he escaped Elba? Wings, of course!
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Why do the men in 1800's war photos have their hands inside their shirts over their hearts?
Because of Napoleon. An artist who was painting Napoleon's picture, had trouble painting a realistic hand, so he told Napoleon to strike the pose, which you mentioned. The "hand inside shirt, over heart" pose.. I suppose many soldiers, wanting to be similar to Napoleon, copied his "pose."
Did Napoleon Bonaparte have Parkinsons?
No, Napoleon didn't have a crippled arm. Some people believe this because many of his portraits depict him with his hand held in his shirt. This was a position that many men took when their portraits were painted at that time as it was a way to show the man's good breeding. He was simply following the style of the day.
Why did Napoleon always hold his stomach?
I've heard 2 different reasons as to why he did this: 1. My college comparative world history professor told me he had something wrong with his arm and it kept shaking so he would tuck it inside his shirt to keep it from bothering the artist. 2. Other sources say he had a stomach problem and he would press on his stomach to relieve the pain. This eventually became a sign of power and others copied him in their portraits, unaware as to why Napoleon did that.
Did napoleon ever have a gold hand?
Only in the fantasy comedy the "Time Bandits"
Why did Napoleon have one hand under his arm?
he did show his hand but it paintings he would pose with his right hidden hope that answered your question
Why did Franklin Pierce stick his hand in his shirt?
The picture you are referring to was taken when he was about to leave office. I do not know the reason for it, but it was not a habit. I would guess that is was the photographer's idea. Maybe he thought the pose looked statesmanlike a la Napoleon. In Napoleon's day or before, the hand in jacket pose was a classical pose, rather like having a hand on one's pocket for a relaxed look. The right hand is actually tucked into his vest, not his shirt.
Why do the men in 1800's war photos have their hands inside their shirts over their hearts?
Because of Napoleon. An artist who was painting Napoleon's picture, had trouble painting a realistic hand, so he told Napoleon to strike the pose, which you mentioned. The "hand inside shirt, over heart" pose.. I suppose many soldiers, wanting to be similar to Napoleon, copied his "pose."
Why are logos always on the right side of a shirt?
it is not always on the right of a shirt.
Why did napolian put his hand inside his shirt?
he put his hand inside his shirt because he had a infection in his stomach and was scratching at the skin (because it was itchy)
How do you tuck your shirt in?
put your hand with your shirt and stuff it in your pants
Did Napoleon Bonaparte have Parkinsons?
No, Napoleon didn't have a crippled arm. Some people believe this because many of his portraits depict him with his hand held in his shirt. This was a position that many men took when their portraits were painted at that time as it was a way to show the man's good breeding. He was simply following the style of the day.
Where can you get why always me t shirt?
You can get the why always me t shirt from the Manchester city official online store. The link to the shirt is in the related links below.
Why Bangladesh ladies tie their watch on left hand and men on right hand?
I didn't think it was a Bangladesh tradition... I thought it was a general rule. I'm a female and I've always put my watch on my left hand and my dad has always put it on his right (we're Australian). I've mainly put it on my left hand because I'm a right hander so it gets in the way when it's on my right hand but if you're ask this, you might as well ask why female shirt buttons are on the left and male shirt buttons are on the right.
Why did napoleon keep his hand on his stomach when he went out?
It Was Cold
Neck but no head you have two arms but no hand what are you?
I am Shirt
What are some good gifts for a new dad?
Get him a box of real cigars or a box of candied cigars. Also, a shirt that states NEW DAD is always a good gift. You can get him a shirt that has paint with it to put his little ones feet and hand prints on it.
What do you do when a guy tries to put his hand up your shirt?
If you want him to just let him do it! But if you don't just move his hand and put it were you want it. Like over your shirt.
