MARIE THERESE EXCHANGED

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MARIE THERESE EXCHANGED

Marie-Therese, daughter of Louis XVI, is exchanged for Convention members surrendered by Dumouriez : she leaves France and will later become duchesse dAngouleme. Date: December 1795

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1795 Angouleme Convention Duchesse Dumouriez Exchanged Marie Members Revolution Surrendered Therese December

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This evocative print captures a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, as Marie-Therese, the young daughter of the deposed King Louis XVI, is exchanged for Convention members surrendered by the traitor Dumouriez. The year is 1795, and the French Revolution has reached a critical juncture. The new government, the Convention, is desperate to secure the release of its imprisoned members, who have been taken hostage by the Austrian army. In a daring gambit, the Convention offers up Marie-Therese as a pawn in the game of power. The print shows Marie-Therese, a picture of innocence and grace, being led away from her homeland by French soldiers. Her expression is one of sadness and resignation, as she bids farewell to her native France. The contrast between her delicate figure and the rough, uniformed soldiers surrounding her is stark, highlighting the tumultuous state of the country. In the background, the city of Paris can be seen, its towering spires and grand architecture a testament to the grandeur of the Old Regime that has been swept away by the Revolution. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of political upheaval and the fragility of power. Marie-Therese would later be reunited with her family, and would go on to marry the Duke of Angouleme, becoming the Duchess of Angouleme. But for now, she is a symbol of the turbulent times, a young girl caught up in the whirlwind of revolution and exile.

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