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With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe
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With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe
XIR181963 With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe, from Roman Comique by Paul Scarron (1610-60) 1712-16 (oil on canvas) by Coulom, Jean de (fl.1695-1735); Musee de Tesse, Le Mans, France; (add.info.: Ragotin, une carabine en bandouliere, monte a cheval pour accompagner la troupe comique; mais la selle ayant tourne et la carabine venant a tiree, il faillait tomber a terre; but as the saddle turned and the musket fired off a shot, he had to fall to the ground; ); French, out of copyright
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The comical scene captured in this 18th-century painting titled "With a Musket on his Back, Ragotin Climbs onto his Horse to Accompany the Troupe" by Jean de Coulom is nothing short of hilarious. The artwork depicts a moment from Paul Scarron's novel "Roman Comique" where the bumbling character Ragotin attempts to mount his horse with a musket slung over his shoulder. As Ragotin clumsily climbs onto the horse, disaster strikes when the saddle turns unexpectedly, causing the musket to discharge and startle both man and beast. In an instant, chaos ensues as poor Ragotin finds himself thrown off balance and about to be unceremoniously tossed to the ground. This masterpiece perfectly captures the essence of comedy through its exaggerated gestures and facial expressions. The artist skillfully portrays Ragotin's incompetence and misfortune as he becomes entangled in a mess of bucking horse, tangled reins, and flying weapons. Through this whimsical portrayal, we are reminded of our own human follies and can't help but chuckle at Ragotin's predicament. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of mishap or embarrassment, there is always room for laughter. Displayed at Musee de Tesse in Le Mans, France, this painting continues to entertain viewers centuries after its creation. Its timeless humor transcends language barriers and reminds us that sometimes it's okay to laugh at life's little blunders.
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