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Mlle. Marguerite Georges, French actress
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Mlle. Marguerite Georges, French actress
Mlle. Marguerite Georges or Marguerite-Josephine Veimer, French actress famous for her affair with Napoleon. After a painting by Francois Gerard. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals, 1836
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Affair Brodtmann Ethnography Francois Georges Gerard Heinrich Karl Marguerite Napoleon Nation Rudolf Schinz
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Mlle. Marguerite Georges, the captivating French actress, is depicted in this stunning lithograph based on a painting by Francois Gerard. Born as Marguerite-Joseosephine Veimer, she rose to fame in the early 19th century for her remarkable talent and alluring stage presence. However, her most intriguing chapter unfolded off-stage when she became the object of Napoleon Bonaparte's affection. The portrait, masterfully rendered by Karl Joseph Brodtmann for Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals in 1836, is a testament to the ethnographic interest in documenting the physical characteristics of various races, tribes, and nations during that era. The backdrop of the image, adorned with exotic animals and plants, further emphasizes this ethnographic focus. Despite the historical significance of Mlle. Georges' association with Napoleon, her image in this lithograph is not merely a representation of a famous actress or a lover of the emperor. Instead, it serves as a visual embodiment of the cultural fascination with the human form, its beauty, and its diverse expressions. The intricate details in the lithograph, from the delicate folds of her dress to the expressive curl of her lips, reveal the artist's meticulous attention to capturing the essence of Mlle. Georges' allure. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, witnessing the intersection of art, history, and ethnography. Mlle. Georges' portrait stands as a reminder of the enduring power of human connection, be it on the stage or in the pages of history.
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