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The Baron... saluted Candide with some notable kicks on the breech and drove
XIR172448 The Baron... saluted Candide with some notable kicks on the breech and drove him out of doors, illustration from chapter 1 of Candide by Francois Voltaire (1694-1778) engraved by Louis Michel Halbou (b.1730) 1804 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: How Candide Was Brought Up in a Magnificent Castle and How He Was Driven Thence; ); French, out of copyright
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The Baron's Fierce Expulsion - A Dramatic Scene from Candide
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. In this photo print, we witness a pivotal moment from the renowned philosophical tale, Candide by Francois Voltaire. The scene depicts the formidable Baron, his face twisted with anger and jealousy, as he delivers forceful kicks to the hapless protagonist, Candide. Illustrated by Louis Michel Halbou in 1804 and captured through the lens of Jean Michel Moreau the Younger's camera, this black-and-white engraving emanates an air of intensity. The image transports us to a magnificent castle where young Candide had been raised under the watchful eye of his protective guardian. However, love had blossomed between Candide and Cunegonde, the beautiful daughter of the Baron. Overwhelmed by jealousy upon discovering their secret affair, the enraged Baron unleashes his fury upon poor Candide. The composition captures not only physical violence but also emotional turmoil. As our hearts ache for Candide's plight, we observe Cunegonde fainting in distress at witnessing her lover being banished from their lives forever. This evocative print serves as a reminder of Voltaire's biting satire on societal conventions and human nature during the Enlightenment era. It encapsulates themes of forbidden love, farcical relationships, and familial discord that resonate even today. Displayed within these frames is not just an artwork; it is a testament to humanity's struggles against oppressive forces—a timeless visual representation that continues to provoke
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