Etats Generaux Collection

Convocation of the General States by Jacques Necker (1732-1804): opening of the General States in Versailles on 5 May
DUV4205540 Convocation of the General States by Jacques Necker (1732-1804): opening of the General States in Versailles on 5 May 1789 in the presence of the Three Orders (Noblesse, Clerge)

French Revolution: Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791)
DUV4205546 French Revolution: Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) before Monsieur de Henri Evrard (Henri-Evrard)

First meeting of the States General (Parlement de Paris) on 10/04/1302 convened by the King of France Philip IV the Bel
ELD4855861 First meeting of the States General (Parlement de Paris) on 10/04/1302 convened by the King of France Philip IV the Bel (1268-1314)

A faut esperer q eu se jeu la Finira bentot (You should hope that this game will be over soon). The Third Estate, c1789. Private Collection

The Tennis Court Oath (Le Serment du Jeu de paume), c. 1790. Private Collection

Portrait of Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (oil on canvas, 19th century)
LRI4670232 Portrait of Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (oil on canvas, 19th century) by Gibert, Jean Baptiste Adolphe (1803-89); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon

King Louis XII proclaimed father of the people to the States General of Tours on 14 May
JLJ4593228 King Louis XII proclaimed father of the people to the States General of Tours on 14 May 1506. This title is given to him because he reduced the size, tax paid by commoners

The General States of Paris 27 October 1614 The assembly was held in the Louvre
JLJ4593242 The General States of Paris 27 October 1614 The assembly was held in the Louvre, King Louis XIII presided over it with his mother Marie de Medicis

Opening of the General States at Versailles on 5 May 1789
JLJ4585941 Opening of the General States at Versailles on 5 May 1789. Painting by Auguste Couder (1789-1873), 1839. Oil on canvas. Dim: 4, 00 x 7, 15m

Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau 1749-1791. In costume of a depute aux Etats-generaux. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X from Le Bibliophile

Richelieu at the Estates General of 1614 (colour litho)
2795468 Richelieu at the Estates General of 1614 (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richelieu at the Estates General of 1614)

The assembly of the Estates-General, April 10, 1302 (oil on canvas)
6313654 The assembly of the Estates-General, April 10, 1302 (oil on canvas) by Alaux, Jean (1786-1864); Musee de L Histoire de France, Paris, France; Photo eFine Art Images; French, out of copyright

The Microscope of Rage, the Telescope of Pride and the Eyes of Reason
CHT179942 The Microscope of Rage, the Telescope of Pride and the Eyes of Reason and Common Sense, caricature of the reaction of the nobility and clergy to the French Constitution

Allegory of the Revolution of 1789, 1796. Creator: Wilbault (Wilbaut)
Allegory of the Revolution of 1789, 1796. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

New Place de la Bastille, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
New Place de la Bastille, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Returning home from the October march to Versailles, 1789, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
Returning home from the October march to Versailles, 1789, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Womens March on Versailles, 5 October 1789, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
The Womens March on Versailles, 5 October 1789, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

I Was Sure We Would Have Our Turn, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
I Was Sure We Would Have Our Turn, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

A Memorable Day at Versailles, 1789, 1789. Creator: Anonymous
A Memorable Day at Versailles, 1789, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Franc?oises devenues libres. The Womens March on Versailles, 5 October 1789, 1789. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Deputies of the Commune Meeting in the National Assembly, 17th June 1789 (coloured
XIR153741 The Deputies of the Commune Meeting in the National Assembly, 17th June 1789 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Opening of the Estates General, 5 May 1789 (engraving)
KW114909 Opening of the Estates General, 5 May 1789 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: held at the Menus Plaisirs hall)

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"The Etats Generaux: A Game of Power and Revolution" In the realm of politics, there are moments that shape nations and redefine history. The Etats Generaux, a term steeped in significance, represents one such pivotal moment. From the grand halls of Versailles to the humble streets of Paris, this assembly has witnessed both triumphs and turmoil. It all began centuries ago when King Louis XII proclaimed himself as the father of the people before the States General of Tours on 14 May. This act set in motion a game where power was contested, alliances formed and broken, and destinies intertwined. An oil portrait captures Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau - an influential figure who played his part in this intricate political dance during the 19th century. The Louvre became a stage for another chapter in this ongoing saga as it hosted the General States of Paris on 27 October 1614. Within those walls echoed debates that would shape policies and determine fates. And so it continued with each passing era; from opening ceremonies at Versailles on 5 May 1789 to Richelieu's presence at the Estates General later immortalized through lithography. But beyond these physical spaces lies something deeper - an intangible essence that fuels revolutions, and is embodied by allegorical figures like "The Microscope of Rage, " "the Telescope of Pride, " and "the Eyes of Reason. " These symbolic representations remind us that behind every political maneuvering lies human emotions driving change. As time marched forward towards progress or chaos depending on one's perspective, iconic images emerged capturing key moments within this tumultuous game. The anonymous creator's brush strokes bring to life New Place de la Bastille in 1789 - a symbolically charged location forever linked to notions of liberty and rebellion. And then there were those who took action beyond mere assemblies; ordinary individuals whose footsteps etched their mark upon history.