Triomphe de Marat
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Triomphe de Marat
Triomphe de Marat. Jean Paul Marat with crown of laurel leaves carried on shoulders of man around whom others are crowded; celebrating his acquittal by Revolutionary Tribunal. Date 1793
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Triomphe de Marat" (Triumph of Marat), a powerful and iconic image from the French Revolution, captures the exhilarating moment of Jean Paul Marat's acquittal by the Revolutionary Tribunal in 1793. The print, created in the aftermath of this historic event, depicts Marat, the radical journalist and politician, triumphantly carried on the shoulders of a man amidst a crowd of jubilant supporters. Marat, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, gazes out with a determined expression, embodying the revolutionary spirit and the hope for justice and liberty. The image is a testament to the intense emotions and heightened passions of the Revolution, as well as the transformative power of public opinion. Marat was a controversial figure, known for his inflammatory writings in the newspaper "L'Ami du Peuple," which often called for radical action against the monarchy and the aristocracy. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, he had a significant following among the people, who saw him as a champion of their cause. The Triomphe de Marat print reflects the shifting political landscape of the time, as the Revolution gained momentum and the old order began to crumble. It also serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of the Revolution, which brought about both great progress and great suffering. The image continues to resonate today, as a symbol of the enduring power of the human spirit and the capacity for change. The print, available from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a valuable historical document and a testament to the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the French Revolution. It invites us to reflect on the past and consider the lessons it holds for the present and the future.
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