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The Dream - Paris Burning, 1870 (oil on canvas)
CHT407343 The Dream - Paris Burning, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Reve - Paris Incendie ; during the night of 9-10 September, Corot dreamt that the Prussian army was advancing on Paris and set fire to Paris; next day he made the painting of his premonition which he kept in his studio until his death; the flying figure on the right represents the Exterminating Angel and the central hieratic female figure in the centre with raised hand is a representation of France; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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The Dream - Paris Burning, 1870
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is a captivating oil painting by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot that depicts a haunting vision of the city of Paris engulfed in flames. Created during a time of great turmoil and uncertainty, this artwork serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a historical document. Corot's inspiration for this painting came from a vivid dream he had on the night of September 9th, 1870. In his dream, he foresaw the Prussian army advancing towards Paris and setting it ablaze. The next day, driven by his premonition, Corot meticulously captured his vision on canvas. The central figure in the painting is a hieratic female representation of France herself. With her hand raised high in defiance, she symbolizes the resilience and strength of the French people amidst invasion and chaos. On the right side of the composition, we see an ethereal figure known as the Exterminating Angel, representing destruction and upheaval. This artwork not only showcases Corot's exceptional talent but also serves as a poignant reminder of France's turbulent history during that period. "The Dream - Paris Burning" stands as an enduring testament to human intuition and our ability to capture profound visions through art. Displayed at Musee de la Ville de Paris Carnavalet until Corot's death, this remarkable piece continues to captivate viewers with its evocative imagery and powerful symbolism. It remains an important part of art history that speaks volumes about humanity's capacity for fores
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