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Muse of poetry mourning the death of Voltaire (La Muse de la poésie pleurant la mort de... 1785. Creator: Brossard de Beaulieu, Geneviève (1755-1835)
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Muse of poetry mourning the death of Voltaire (La Muse de la poésie pleurant la mort de... 1785. Creator: Brossard de Beaulieu, Geneviève (1755-1835)
Muse of poetry mourning the death of Voltaire (La Muse de la poesie pleurant la mort de... 1785. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris
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La Muse de la poésie pleurant la mort de Voltaire" (The Muse of Poetry Mourning the Death of Voltaire), painted by Geneviève Brossard de Beaulieu in 1785, is a poignant and evocative allegory of literature and mourning. The oil on canvas work, found in the collection of the Musée du Louvre in Paris, depicts the Muse of Poetry, personified as a graceful woman with flowing robes and a coronet adorned with laurel leaves, holding a lyre and weeping over the death of the renowned French philosopher and writer Voltaire. The somber scene is set against a backdrop of a barren landscape, with a dark, stormy sky overhead, reflecting the sorrow and melancholy of the moment. Voltaire, whose real name was François-Marie Arouet, was a leading figure of the French Enlightenment, known for his wit, satire, and advocacy of religious tolerance. He died on August 30, 1778, at the age of 83, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to influence literature, philosophy, and politics to this day. The painting captures the profound impact that Voltaire's death had on the literary world and the collective consciousness of his time. Brossard de Beaulieu, a talented Neoclassical painter, masterfully conveys the emotions of loss, sorrow, and reverence in this allegorical work. The painting is a testament to the enduring power of literature and the deep connection between the muses, the poets, and the great thinkers of the past. The Muse of Poetry's mournful expression and the empty, desolate landscape serve as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of preserving the legacy of the great minds that have shaped our world.
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