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The Conspirators of the Cadoudal Affair, c. 1804 (w / c on paper)
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The Conspirators of the Cadoudal Affair, c. 1804 (w / c on paper)
CHT174166 The Conspirators of the Cadoudal Affair, c.1804 (w/c on paper) by Polignac, Armand de (1771-1847); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: a plot to depose Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821); General Jean Victor Moreau (1763-1813); painted by Polignac during his imprisonment in the Temple prison; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22217446
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Cauldron Conspiracy Darkness Firelight Fireplace Hearth Plotters Plotting
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The Conspirators of the Cadoudal Affair, c. 1804
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captures a clandestine moment in history, frozen in time by artist Armand de Polignac during his imprisonment in the Temple prison. The painting depicts a scene shrouded in darkness and secrecy, illuminated only by the flickering firelight from a grand fireplace. In this dimly lit room, we witness a gathering of plotters involved in an audacious scheme to depose Napoleon Bonaparte. Among them is General Jean Victor Moreau, whose presence adds weight to the gravity of their conspiracy. Countess de Guiche stands near the cauldron, her expression betraying both determination and trepidation. The composition exudes an air of tension and anticipation as these individuals huddle together around the hearth, their faces partially obscured by shadows. Each stroke of Polignac's brush brings forth a sense of urgency and secrecy that permeates every corner of this artwork. Notably present are Georges Cadoudal and General Charles Pichegru; their roles pivotal in orchestrating this daring plot against Napoleon's rule. Their expressions reveal glimpses of resolve mixed with apprehension as they discuss strategies under cover of darkness. "The Conspirators of the Cadoudal Affair" serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical document capturing one chapter within France's tumultuous past. It invites us to delve into the world behind closed doors where power struggles unfolded amidst whispers and flickering flames – forever
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