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Duc de Persigny, sketched by Napoleon III
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Duc de Persigny, sketched by Napoleon III
Duc de Persigny (Jean Gilbert Victor Fialin, 1808-1872), sketched in pencil by Napoleon III during a council meeting of ministers. According to Louis Thouvenel, who owned the sketch, it was drawn on 9 October 1861. Date: 1861
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1861 Council Gilbert Goatee Meeting Ministers Napoleon Pencil Sketched Victor Persigny
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This pencil sketch, dated 9 October 1861, depicts Jean Gilbert Victor Fialin, Duc de Persigny, as captured by the keen artistic eye of Napoleon III during a council meeting of ministers. The image, which showcases the Duc's distinguished goatee and beard, offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the political sphere of the Second French Empire. Born in 1808, Duc de Persigny, whose given name was Victor, Fialin, held various diplomatic and military positions throughout his career. He served as the French ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and later became the Minister of War under Napoleon III. The sketch, owned by Louis Thouvenel, was drawn during a council meeting in the late 1860s. The precise date of 9 October 1861 is inscribed on the bottom right corner of the page. Napoleon III, who was an accomplished artist, often sketched his contemporaries during official gatherings, providing a unique visual record of historical figures. This evocative portrait of Duc de Persigny, rendered in pencil, not only showcases the Duc's regal bearing and refined appearance but also offers a glimpse into the political climate of the Second French Empire. The sketch is a testament to the artistic talents of Napoleon III and the historical significance of the figures who shaped the political landscape of the time.
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