Jacobin Collection
"Jacobin: A Revolutionary Legacy in Art and Politics" The name "Jacobin" evokes images of a tumultuous era in French history, where the ideals of liberty, equality
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"Jacobin: A Revolutionary Legacy in Art and Politics" The name "Jacobin" evokes images of a tumultuous era in French history, where the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity clashed with violence and upheaval. At its core, Jacobinism represented a radical political ideology that emerged during the French Revolution. One cannot discuss Jacobins without mentioning their most infamous member - Jean-Paul Marat. This influential figure, depicted in Jacques Louis David's haunting painting, met his tragic end when he was fatally stabbed by Charlotte Corday while taking a bath on July 13th, 1793. But beyond the realm of politics lies an unexpected connection to pigeons. The Blue, White, Black, Red and Yellow Jacobins were all fancy breeds of these birds. These exquisite creatures adorned with vibrant plumage symbolize both beauty and power - much like the Jacobins themselves. Amongst the ranks of this revolutionary group stood Louis-Antoine-Léon de Saint-Just; a military man who fought fiercely for his beliefs until his untimely demise in 1794. Robespierre too played a pivotal role within the Jacobins as depicted in various artworks such as him guillotining an executioner or waiting for execution himself after shooting himself in the jaw. However, not all figures associated with this movement met such grim fates. Napoleon Bonaparte famously declared "Mind your own business as representative of the people and let me mind my own business, " showcasing his prowess as an artilleryman during the Siege of Toulon in 1793. Artistic representations also shed light on other aspects related to this period. In Hannah Humphrey's publication from 1798 titled "French Habits, " Le Boureau (the executioner) takes center stage among various illustrations capturing daily life during those turbulent times. "The morning of 10 Thermidor" lithograph showcases another significant event in Jacobin history.