The Brilliant Murat

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The Brilliant Murat

An illustration portraying the French military commander and statesman, Joachim Murat, 1767-1815, a former King of Naples who served during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. He is riding on horseback through the countryside, with rapid speed, while looking over his shoulder. Date: circa 1901

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Brilliant Caran Dache Emmanuel Horseback Issue Joachim Lalbum Maitres Murat Naples Napoleonic Poire Portraying Rapid Revolutionary Served Shoulder Speed Wars 1767 1815 1901

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This illustration, titled "The Brilliant Murat," portrays the enigmatic figure of Joachim Murat, a French military commander and statesman who rose to prominence during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Born in 1767, Murat served as a cavalry officer under Napoleon Bonaparte and later became the King of Naples from 1808 to 1815. The illustration, created circa 1901, depicts Murat in full regalia, riding at a rapid pace through the picturesque countryside. With one hand firmly on the reins and the other casually resting on his sword, he gazes over his shoulder, perhaps reflecting on past victories or pondering future strategies. The landscape around him is dotted with quaint houses, rolling hills, and verdant forests, adding to the sense of motion and energy in the scene. The illustration is a masterful work of art, created by the renowned French caricaturist Emmanuel Poiré and published in the album "Les Maitres de la Caricature" by Caran d'Ache. Poiré's skillful use of line and shading brings Murat to life, capturing the essence of the charismatic leader and his indomitable spirit. This image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era of war, politics, and adventure.

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