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Account of the Confrontation between Comtesse de la Motte
ARH245056 Account of the Confrontation between Comtesse de la Motte and Cagliostro during the trial concerning the Queens necklace, 24th May 1786 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; (add.info.: known as Alessandro Count Cagliostro; implicated in the Affaire du Collier; Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy, Countess de La Motte (1756-91); led to the unpopularity of Marie-Antoinette; Saint-Remy de Valois; ); eCentre Historique des Archives Nationales; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23209902
© Centre Historique des Archives Nationales Archives Charmet / Bridgeman Images
1755 93 Adventuress Collier Affair Diamond Government Scandal Marie Antoinette Queen Marie Antoinette Scandal Giuseppe Balsamo
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The captivating print titled "Account of the Confrontation between Comtesse de la Motte and Cagliostro during the trial concerning the Queens necklace, 24th May 1786" takes us back to a moment in history filled with scandal and intrigue. The pen and ink drawing, created by an anonymous French artist from the 18th century, captures a pivotal event that led to the unpopularity of Marie-Antoinette. In this image, we see Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy, Countess de La Motte, standing face-to-face with Alessandro Count Cagliostro. Known as an Italian adventurer implicated in the Affaire du Collier (the Necklace Affair), Cagliostro's presence adds an air of mystery to this already dramatic scene. The collier affair was a government scandal involving a diamond necklace intended for Queen Marie Antoinette. Mme de la Motte played a significant role in this controversy that ultimately tarnished both her reputation and that of the queen herself. This historic court trial is depicted with meticulous detail on paper at Centre Historique des Archives Nationales in Paris, France. The drawing showcases not only the personalities involved but also highlights their roles within society during this tumultuous period. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back to a time when power struggles and deceit were prevalent among royalty. It serves as a reminder of how one ill-fated incident can have far-reaching consequences for those ent
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