Mme Jeanne-Marie Roland
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Mme Jeanne-Marie Roland
JEANNE-MARIE ROLAND French saloniste & victim of the revolution, shown here at her writing desk
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1754 1793 Desk Jeanne Letter Marie Revolution Roland Saloniste Shown Victim
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Mme Jeanne-Marie Roland, a prominent figure in the French intellectual and political scene during the late 18th century, is depicted in this evocative image as she sits at her writing desk, engrossed in the composition of a letter. Born in 1754 in the province of Brittany, Roland was a saloniste, a hostess who presided over a literary and philosophical circle that attracted many of the leading thinkers of the Enlightenment. Her salon became a hub of intellectual discourse and political debate, and she was known for her sharp wit, her progressive views, and her commitment to the ideals of the French Revolution. However, Roland's fortunes would take a tragic turn. In 1792, her husband, Jean-Marie Roland de la Platière, was appointed to the Committee of Public Safety, a powerful body that played a key role in governing France during the Revolution. But when the radical Jacobins came to power in 1793, the Rolands were accused of being royalist sympathizers and were arrested. Jean-Marie was executed, and Jeanne-Marie was sentenced to death as well. She was strangled in her cell on March 8, 1793, at the age of 38. This poignant image of Mme Roland at her writing desk serves as a poignant reminder of the tumultuous times in which she lived and the tragic end to her story. The simple yet elegant setting of the room, with its tall windows and ornate fireplace, contrasts sharply with the turmoil of the Revolution outside. The image captures the intensity of Roland's focus as she writes, her quill pen poised above the parchment, her expression thoughtful and determined. Despite the tragic outcome of her story, Mme Roland remains an enduring symbol of the intellectual and political ferment of the French Revolution, and her legacy continues to inspire scholars and historians to this day.
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