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Le Ballon ("La Ville de Paris investie, confie à l'air son appel à la France"). Allégorie... c1870. Creator: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. Le Ballon ("La Ville de Paris investie)
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Le Ballon ("La Ville de Paris investie, confie à l'air son appel à la France"). Allégorie... c1870. Creator: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. Le Ballon ("La Ville de Paris investie)
Le Ballon ("La Ville de Paris investie, confie a l'air son appel a la France"). Allegorie a la defense de Paris (1870-1871). Siege de Paris, c1870
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Le Ballon ('La Ville de Paris investie, confie à l'air son appel à la France') is an allegorical painting by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, created in the late 19th century during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. The image depicts a solitary female figure standing in a defensive posture, with her back towards the viewer. She is dressed in black, her arms raised and gesturing towards the sky, as if making a plea for help. In her hand, she holds a bayonet, symbolizing the city's readiness for defense. The painting is set against the backdrop of a fortified city, with the silhouette of a hot air balloon hovering above Paris. The balloon represents the hope for rescue and deliverance, as Paris was under siege during this time. The woman's dress, with its flowing lines and elegant design, adds a sense of grace and beauty to the image, despite the somber tone. This painting is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Paris during a time of great adversity. It is now housed in the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, a museum dedicated to the history of the city. Pierre Puvis de Chavannes was a prominent French painter of the Symbolist movement, known for his use of allegory and symbolism in his works. Theophile Gautier, a renowned French poet and critic, was an influential supporter of Puvis de Chavannes' art. The painting's title, 'La Ville de Paris investie, confie à l'air son appel à la France,' translates to 'Paris invested, entrusts itself to the air its call to France.' This phrase highlights the idea of Paris calling out for help and relying on the wind and the heavens to bring aid during the siege.
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