Author(s):
lesueur, jean-baptiste (paris, in 1749 - plailly, in 1826), designer
other title: two couples on a walk. (dummy title)
date of production: between 1794 and 1804
type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts
name(s): drawing
dimensions - artwork:
height: 36cm
width: 53. 5cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 65cm
description:
set of 83 known revolutionary gouaches, including 73 preserved at the carnavalet museum. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
legend - on the front of the old montage, under the gouache in the middle, handwritten legend in ink: "deputy well known for his / mustaches and his large saber, / walking his lady. ". Legend - on the front of the old montage, under the left gouache, label with handwritten caption in ink: "rider going to longchamp, this walk was [sic] the most beautiful we have / seen in many years. ". Legend - on the front of the old montage, under the gouache on the right, handwritten caption in ink: "hair up and braided [sic] / with dog's ear. / the square coat, the sleeve / in mitten paste. / woman in spincer [sic] / hair turned up [sic] / and in a twist. ". \ inscription in ink
inscription - on the front of the old montage, top right, handwritten label in ink: "46th sheet". Inscription - on the back of the montage, in ink and pencil, behind the central gouache: "nº26. Deputy well known for his mustaches and his large sabre, walking his lady in the gardens of tivoli. Thermidor. " and “merlin de thionville. ”. Iconographic description:
scene: woman, horsewoman, side-saddle, man, rider, walk / figure: couple, deputy, saber, mustache, tricorn, fan / habit, spencer, twisted hairstyle, fashion; consulate, directory
historical commentary:
all of lesueur's gouaches preserved at the carnavalet museum constitute a unique testimony to the revolutionary period. A sort of diary in images, the technique in which it is produced, as well as its scale, suggest a public, theatrical or "museographic" function. These small paintings and - a little differently - the texts which accompany them, reflect the varied feelings, sometimes enthusiastic, sometimes reproachful, of the parisian petty bourgeoisie facing the revolutionary event and daily life. Historical scenes, more innocuous skits, or isolated characters like military figurines are captured with liveliness, accuracy of observation, sense of color and layout which give them great flavor. The undeniable documentary interest of the series is particularly clear with regard to sans-culottes, the army, women, costume; but also mentalities and their evolution in the political situation of the years 1789-1806, and this with all the more force as the gouaches were painted immediately after the event or the fact that they represent. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 01–09–2002
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: d. 14943. Date: between 1794 and 1804.
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