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Transferring Prisoners to the Conciergerie, 26th May 1804 (w / c on paper)
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Transferring Prisoners to the Conciergerie, 26th May 1804 (w / c on paper)
XIR229944 Transferring Prisoners to the Conciergerie, 26th May 1804 (w/c on paper) by Polignac, Armand de (1771-1847); 40.4x49.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: 47 members of the Cadoudal affair; Georges Cadoudal and accomplices failed assassination of Napoleon Bonaparte; )
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The captivating print titled "Transferring Prisoners to the Conciergerie, 26th May 1804" takes us back in time to a significant moment in history. Painted by Armand de Polignac, this watercolor on paper artwork measures 40.4x49.5 cm and is housed at the Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet in France. The scene depicted showcases the aftermath of the failed assassination attempt on Napoleon Bonaparte known as the Cadoudal affair. On that fateful evening, 47 members involved in the conspiracy are being transferred to the notorious Conciergerie prison. Among them is Georges Cadoudal himself, who masterminded this audacious plot against Napoleon. The painting captures a somber atmosphere as royalist conspirators are escorted by soldiers towards their captivity. The image portrays both despair and determination etched onto their faces as they face an uncertain future within those prison walls. This historical piece not only serves as a reminder of one of Napoleon's closest brushes with death but also sheds light on the political climate during his reign. It symbolizes how plots were hatched and lives were forever altered during this tumultuous period of French history. Through its intricate details and skillful execution, Polignac's artwork invites us to reflect upon human resilience amidst adversity and reminds us of how even powerful figures like Napoleon faced constant threats from those who opposed their rule.
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