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Banquet given on 1 October 1789 at the Versailles Opera House by the Kings bodyguards
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Banquet given on 1 October 1789 at the Versailles Opera House by the Kings bodyguards
XIR392288 Banquet given on 1 October 1789 at the Versailles Opera House by the Kings bodyguards to welcome the arrival of the Flanders Regiment to help in support of and protection of the French royal family (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: allegedly the guards trampled on the Tricolore cockades as a symbol of rejection of the National Assembly; there is no evidence to support this invention of the revolutionary journalist, Jean-Paul Marat (1743-93); ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12871838
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a momentous event in French history - the grand banquet held on 1 October 1789 at the Versailles Opera House. The occasion was organized by the King's bodyguards to celebrate and welcome the arrival of the Flanders Regiment, who had come to assist and protect the French royal family during a time of great upheaval. In this colored engraving by an anonymous 18th-century French artist, we witness a scene filled with opulence and military splendor. The soldiers don their tricorne hats, symbolizing their loyalty to the monarchy, as they feast alongside members of international diplomacy. The atmosphere is electric with cheer and celebration as monarchists from all walks of life gather together. However, it is important to note that this image has been subject to controversy. It was alleged that during this banquet, the guards purposely trampled on Tricolore cockades as a symbolic rejection of the National Assembly. Yet there is no evidence supporting this claim, which was propagated by revolutionary journalist Jean-Paul Marat. Regardless of these disputed details, this artwork offers us a glimpse into an era defined by political turmoil and shifting allegiances. It serves as a reminder of both France's rich cultural heritage and its complex journey towards revolution.
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