Le général Louise-Marie Turreau (1756-1816), lors de l'affaire de Gravière (8 prairial, an VIII - 21 mai 1800), P747, Vers 1800

Author(s): hersent, louis (10–03–1777 - 02–11–1860), painter production date: around 1800 type(s) of object(s): painting name(s): table materials and techniques: oil paint, canvas (material) dimensions - artwork: height: 88cm width: 71. 5cm marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: monogram = number - on the front of the painting, bottom left, after the inscription: "lh" interlaced. Inscription concerning the model - on the front of the painting, bottom left: "gravière affair, won by general turreau". Iconographic description: general louise-marie turreau (1756-1816), during the gravière affair (8 prairial, year viii - may 21, 1800). Historical scene. Historical commentary: general in 1793, he replaced marceau in november of the same year at the head of the western army. Organizer of the "infernal columns", he decimated the vendée. Suspended from these functions in may 1794, he was arrested then acquitted and remained active until 1815. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 1900 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: p747. Date: Vers 1800.