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Moliere at breakfast with Louis XIV (gravure)
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Moliere at breakfast with Louis XIV (gravure)
666231 Moliere at breakfast with Louis XIV (gravure) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moliere at breakfast with Louis XIV. Illustration from Great Men and Famous Women edited by Charles Horne (Selmar Hess, c 1900). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22962758
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Bourbons Dynasty Breakfast Breakfasts Dramatist Jean Baptiste Poquelin Louis The Great Louis Xiv Moliere Playwright Playwrights Playwriter The Sun King Tragedian Dine
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This black and white gravure print captures a historical moment between two great figures of their time - Moliere and Louis XIV. The image depicts the renowned French playwright, Moliere, having breakfast with the illustrious Sun King himself, Louis XIV. The scene is set in an elegant dining room where the two men are engaged in conversation over a morning meal. Moliere's animated expression suggests that he is regaling his royal companion with one of his witty anecdotes or perhaps discussing one of his famous plays. Louis XIV, known as "the Great" and leader of the Bourbon dynasty, appears attentive and intrigued by Moliere's words. Jean Leon Gerome masterfully captures this intimate encounter between writer and monarch. The attention to detail in both costume and setting transports us back to 17th-century France, allowing us a glimpse into the world of these influential individuals. Moliere was not only a prolific playwright but also an actor who revolutionized French theater during his time. His works continue to be celebrated for their comedic genius and social commentary. This print serves as a reminder of his enduring legacy in literature. Overall, this exquisite engraving offers viewers a unique insight into history while celebrating the artistic brilliance of both Gerome's interpretation and Moliere's contributions to French culture.
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