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Drawing the lottery at the Hotel de Ville, 1772 (pen, ink and wash)
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Drawing the lottery at the Hotel de Ville, 1772 (pen, ink and wash)
CHT341936 Drawing the lottery at the Hotel de Ville, 1772 (pen, ink and wash) by Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: in 1774, two years after this sketch, the French king, under the influence of madame de Pompadour, changed the system of lotteries in France, specifically to fund a military academy, with the Loterie de l Ecole Militaire; soon after this became the Loterie Royale de France and revenues from this lottery equalled approximately between 5% and 7% of revenue in France; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a significant moment in history, depicting the drawing of the lottery at the Hotel de Ville in 1772. Created by Claude Louis Desrais, this pen, ink, and wash artwork now resides in the Musee Carnavalet in Paris. The scene showcases a group of individuals eagerly participating in the lottery, their faces filled with anticipation and hope. Among them is a blindfolded young boy who symbolizes chance and luck. This image not only portrays an event but also represents broader themes such as economy, fortune, and money. Interestingly, just two years after this sketch was made, King Louis XV succumbed to Madame de Pompadour's influence and reformed France's lottery system. The Loterie de l'Ecole Militaire was established to fund a military academy but soon transformed into the renowned Loterie Royale de France. The revenues generated from this lottery became substantial for France's economy – accounting for approximately 5% to 7% of its total revenue. Desrais' artwork serves as both a historical record and an artistic masterpiece that reflects society's fascination with chance and fortune during that era. It reminds us of how lotteries have played an essential role throughout history – not only as sources of entertainment but also as means to support various endeavors.
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