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CHARLOTTE CORDAY (1768-1793). French patriot
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CHARLOTTE CORDAY (1768-1793). French patriot
CHARLOTTE CORDAY
(1768-1793). French patriot. In prison following her assassination of Jean-Paul Marat, 1793. Photogravure, 1880, after a painting, 1875, by Charles Louis Lucien Muller
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Media ID 12350283
1793 Assassin Cell Charlotte French Revolution Girondin Louis Lucien Muller Patriotic Photogravure Prison Prisoner Quill Revolutionary Trapped Window Corday Pensive
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This print captures the enigmatic figure of Charlotte Corday, a French patriot who played a significant role in the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. Imprisoned after her audacious assassination of Jean-Paul Marat in 1793, Corday's portrait exudes an air of pensive determination. The photogravure, created in 1880 by Charles Louis Lucien Muller and based on his painting from 1875, beautifully portrays Corday within the confines of her prison cell. The late afternoon light streaming through a small window casts shadows on her face as she sits pensively at a wooden bar. Her expression reveals both strength and vulnerability, reflecting the complex emotions that must have consumed this revolutionary woman during her confinement. In this striking image, we witness Corday trapped between two worlds - one filled with patriotic fervor and revolutionary ideals, and another confined to the walls of her prison cell. Holding a quill pen in hand, she symbolizes not only her own intellectual prowess but also represents countless women who fought for their beliefs amidst political turmoil. Granger Art on Demand presents us with an opportunity to delve into history through this powerful visual representation. By exploring this photograph print capturing Charlotte Corday's spirit and sacrifice during one of France's most turbulent periods, we gain insight into the indomitable human spirit that can arise even under oppressive circumstances.
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