The Rebels of Fouesnant returned to Quimper by the National Guard in 1792
1886-1887
Oil on canvas
55-112
Acquired from the artist in 1887
H. 158 cm - L. 221,5 cm
Girardet specialised in representations of the Counter-Revolution in Brittany, and these enjoyed a certain success in the years approaching the centenary of 1789. The events that took place in Fouesnant in 1792 were more of a news story than a Revolution. The prisoner at the head of the convoy resembles the ringleader, but in reality he was arrested much later and the convoy never passed in front of the Locmaria priory in Quimper. The accumulation of details is intended to convey the artist’s intention to present a « serious documentary », even though he takes liberties with history.
The Rebels of Fouesnant returned to Quimper by the National Guard in 1792
1886-1887
Oil on canvas
55-112
Acquired from the artist in 1887
H. 158 cm - L. 221,5 cm
Girardet specialised in representations of the Counter-Revolution in Brittany, and these enjoyed a certain success in the years approaching the centenary of 1789. The events that took place in Fouesnant in 1792 were more of a news story than a Revolution. The prisoner at the head of the convoy resembles the ringleader, but in reality he was arrested much later and the convoy never passed in front of the Locmaria priory in Quimper. The accumulation of details is intended to convey the artist’s intention to present a « serious documentary », even though he takes liberties with history.