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Mirabeau Answering Dreux-Breze, at a National Assembly Meeting, 23rd June 1789, 1830
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Mirabeau Answering Dreux-Breze, at a National Assembly Meeting, 23rd June 1789, 1830
XIR136411 Mirabeau Answering Dreux-Breze, at a National Assembly Meeting, 23rd June 1789, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Alexandre Evariste (1780-1850); 71x104 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: made to decorate the meetings room of the Chambre des Deputes in the Bourbon Palace; Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau (1749-91); Henri Evrard, Marquis de Dreux-Breze (1766-1829); ); French, out of copyright
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The captivating painting "Mirabeau Answering Dreux-Breze, at a National Assembly Meeting, 23rd June 1789" by Alexandre Evariste Fragonard is a remarkable portrayal of an important moment in French history. The artwork, measuring 71x104 cm and housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, captures the essence of political debate and eloquence. Depicting Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau and Henri Evrard, Marquis de Dreux-Breze engaged in a heated discussion during a meeting of the National Assembly on that fateful day in June 1789. Mirabeau's commanding presence dominates the canvas as he passionately responds to Dreux-Breze's argument. This masterpiece was commissioned to adorn the meetings room of the Chambre des Deputes within Bourbon Palace. It serves as an enduring symbol of parliamentary democracy and intellectual discourse. Fragonard expertly portrays not only the physical likeness but also captures each figure's personality through their expressive gestures and facial expressions. The artist skillfully conveys both tension and respect between these two influential figures who played significant roles during this critical period leading up to the French Revolution. As we gaze upon this historical scene frozen in time, we are reminded of the power of words and ideas that shape nations. This painting invites us into an intimate space where politics intertwine with passion, intellect clashes with ideology, ultimately shaping our collective destiny.
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