ROUSSEAU CONFESSIONS
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ROUSSEAU CONFESSIONS
Jean-Jacques embraces M de Luxembourg in a transport of tenderness ( transport d attendrissement )
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1781 1788 Embrace Embraces Embracing Jacques Kiss Luxembourg Rousseau Tenderness
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This evocative image captures a poignant moment in the life of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the renowned French philosopher and writer, as he embraces Mme de Luxembourg in a transport of tender affection. The scene is believed to have taken place in 1781, during a visit Rousseau paid to the Château de Chêne-Bougeries, where Mme de Luxembourg lived. Rousseau had dedicated his Confessions, a groundbreaking work of autobiography, to her, and the depth of emotion expressed in this embrace reflects the profound connection between the two. The Confessions, first published in 1782, marked a radical departure from traditional autobiographical writing. Rousseau laid bare his innermost thoughts and feelings, revealing the complexities of human nature and the formative influences on his life. The book was both controversial and influential, and its publication cemented Rousseau's place in the annals of intellectual history. Despite his literary success, Rousseau's later years were marked by isolation and poverty. He spent his final days in the Jardin du Roi in Ermenonville, where he continued to write and reflect on the human condition. The tender embrace depicted in this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the deep connections and human relationships that shaped Rousseau's life and work. This image, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a rare glimpse into the personal side of a man who remains a towering figure in the history of ideas. The tenderness and emotion conveyed in the embrace between Rousseau and Mme de Luxembourg remind us of the enduring power of human connection and the capacity for love and affection, even in the face of adversity.
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