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Francois Comte LA Motte
FRANCOIS HENRI comte de LA MOTTE - French aristocrat whose wife Jeanne, mistress of the cardinal de Rohan, masterminded the scandalous Diamond Necklace affair. Date: CIRCA 1785
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1785 Affair Aristocrat Cardinal Comte Diamond Francois Henri Jeanne Mistress Motte Necklace Rohan Scandalous
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
:"Bring history to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image of Francois Henri Comte de La Motte, a French aristocrat entangled in the infamous Diamond Necklace affair, is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. With its rich details and stunning color, this rights-managed print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Transport yourself back to the opulence and intrigue of 18th-century France, and elevate your home or office décor with this beautiful and intriguing piece of history."
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.8cm x 30.3cm (7.4" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Francois Henri Comte de La Motte, a prominent French aristocrat, is depicted in this portrait from circa 1785. La Motte's life became intertwined with one of the most scandalous episodes in French history: the Diamond Necklace Affair. His wife, Jeanne de La Motte, played a central role in this intrigue, masterminding the scheme with the cardinal de Rohan. The Diamond Necklace Affair began when Jeanne, desperate for money and desiring the attention of the cardinal, conspired with a jeweler to create an extravagant diamond necklace for her. She convinced the cardinal that the queen, Marie Antoinette, had requested the necklace as a gift, and the cardinal agreed to pay for it. However, the necklace was never delivered to the queen, and Jeanne, in collusion with the jeweler, claimed that it had been stolen. The cardinal, believing he had been swindled, demanded restitution, leading to a series of public scandals and investigations. The affair, which unfolded between 1785 and 1786, brought widespread public attention to the extravagance and corruption of the French aristocracy. Ultimately, Jeanne was exposed as the mastermind behind the scheme, and the cardinal was publicly humiliated. The Diamond Necklace Affair contributed to the growing discontent with the monarchy and the eventual French Revolution. This evocative portrait of Francois Henri Comte de La Motte offers a glimpse into the opulent world of the French aristocracy during a time of scandal and intrigue. The enigmatic smile on La Motte's face hints at the secrets he held, adding to the intrigue of this fascinating historical moment.
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