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Mirabeau and Monsieur de Dreux-Breze at the Assemblee des Deputes, 23rd June 1789
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Mirabeau and Monsieur de Dreux-Breze at the Assemblee des Deputes, 23rd June 1789
XIR34098 Mirabeau and Monsieur de Dreux-Breze at the Assemblee des Deputes, 23rd June 1789 (oil on canvas) by Court, Joseph Desire (1797-1865); 87x115 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Honore Gabriel Riqueti (1749-91) Count of Mirabeau; Henri Evrard (1762-1829) Marquis de Dreux-Breze; ); French, out of copyright
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The captivating oil on canvas print titled "Mirabeau and Monsieur de Dreux-Breze at the Assemblee des Deputes, 23rd June 1789" transports us back to a significant moment in French history. Painted by Joseph Desire Court, this artwork measures 87x115 cm and is housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Rouen, France. The painting depicts Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-91), engaging passionately with Henri Evrard, Marquis de Dreux-Breze (1762-1829) during a session of the Assemblee des Deputes. The scene captures the intensity of political discourse as Mirabeau delivers an impassioned oration to a diverse crowd that includes lawyers, clergy members, nobles, and representatives from the third estate. This historic gathering marked a turning point in French society as tensions between different social classes reached their peak. The presence of influential figures such as Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736-93) and Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes (1748-1836) further emphasizes the significance of this assembly. Through Court's skilled brushstrokes, we are transported into this pivotal moment where ideas clash and voices rise above one another. This painting serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a historical document that immortalizes the spirit of change that swept through France during this tumultuous period. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of artistry
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