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Madame de Guiche and her Daughter Appear at Night before the Artist in Prison, 1804
XIR173700 Madame de Guiche and her Daughter Appear at Night before the Artist in Prison, 1804 (w/c on paper) by Polignac, Armand de (1771-1847); 42.4x28 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Madame de Guiche (1770-1800) et sa fille apparaissant la nuit a Armand de Polignac en prison; Jules Auguste Armand Marie de Polignac, prince de Polignac, who became Prime Minister for Charles X (the former comte d Artois) in 1829, and was imprisoned after the 1830 revolution; his sister was Aglaede Polignac, duchesse de Guiche, who died in 1803 in an accidental fire at her home in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Media ID 12740974
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The captivating print titled "Madame de Guiche and her Daughter Appear at Night before the Artist in Prison, 1804" transports us to a haunting scene filled with mystery and emotion. Painted by Armand de Polignac in watercolor on paper, this artwork measures 42.4x28 cm and is housed in the Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet. In the dimly lit prison cell, we witness an ethereal encounter between Madame de Guiche and her daughter as they materialize before the artist. The ghostly figures emanate a soft glow that contrasts against the somber surroundings. Their presence evokes both sorrow and longing, leaving viewers captivated by their spectral beauty. This poignant image holds historical significance as it depicts Jules Auguste Armand Marie de Polignac's experience during his imprisonment after the 1830 revolution. Madame de Guiche's tragic death in a fire adds another layer of melancholy to this composition. The play of light from an unseen source casts shadows upon the bed or cot where Polignac finds himself confined. The supernatural elements intertwine with themes of incarceration, constriction, and loss throughout this mesmerizing artwork. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of how art can transcend time and capture fleeting moments frozen forever within its brushstrokes. This masterpiece invites us to contemplate life's fragility while immersing ourselves in its enigmatic allure.
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