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Polish Prometheus or Allegory of Vanquished Poland, 1831. Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
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Polish Prometheus or Allegory of Vanquished Poland, 1831. Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Polish Prometheus or Allegory of Vanquished Poland, 1831. Found in the Collection of the Societe historique et litteraire polonaise, Paris
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1831 Cadet Revolution Horace 1789 1863 Kingdom Of Poland November Night November Uprising Poland Poland Revolution Polish Revolution Polish Russian War Polish Russian War 1830 Russian Empire Vernet Warsaw Uprising
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This striking oil on canvas painting, titled "Polish Prometheus" or "Allegory of Vanquished Poland," was created by the renowned French artist Horace Vernet in 1831. The work is currently housed in the Collection of the Societe historique et litteraire polonaise in Paris. The painting depicts a powerful allegory of the November Uprising, a pivotal moment in Polish history. The scene portrays Poland as a chained and suffering Prometheus, a mythological figure who was punished by the gods for bringing fire to humanity. In this interpretation, Poland is shown as a suffering nation, bound and tormented by the Russian Empire, symbolized by the eagle perched menacingly above. The November Uprising, also known as the Cadet Revolution, was a nationalist uprising against the Russian rule in the Kingdom of Poland. The revolution began on November 29, 1830, and lasted until September 6, 1831. The uprising was a significant event in the Polish-Russian War of 1830-1831, and it marked the last major Polish insurrection before the partitions of Poland in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Vernet's painting captures the romantic spirit of the time, with its dramatic use of light and shadow, and its powerful symbolism. The artist masterfully conveys the sense of hope and defiance in the face of overwhelming adversity, making this work a poignant and enduring testament to the indomitable spirit of the Polish people.
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