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Prairial (May / June), ninth month of the Republican Calendar, engraved by Tresca, c
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Prairial (May / June), ninth month of the Republican Calendar, engraved by Tresca, c
XIR82279 Prairial (May/June), ninth month of the Republican Calendar, engraved by Tresca, c.1794 (coloured engraving) by Lafitte, Louis (1770-1828) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12937443
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Dove Fields Gemini Gourd Personification Scythe Spring Twins
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This print titled "Prairial (May / June), ninth month of the Republican Calendar" takes us back to the vibrant world of 18th-century France. Engraved by Tresca around 1794, this coloured engraving beautifully captures the essence of spring. Personifying the season, a graceful female figure stands at the center, symbolizing rebirth and growth. Adorned with flowers in her hair and holding a scythe, she represents both fertility and harvest. A dove perched on her shoulder signifies peace and tranquility. The presence of Gemini twins highlights duality and balance that often accompanies this time of year. They represent harmony between nature's elements - earth and air, sun and rain - essential for bountiful fields depicted in the background. As our gaze wanders across the scene, we notice cattle grazing peacefully in lush meadows while gourds grow abundantly nearby. These details remind us of nature's abundance during this fruitful period. Preserved at Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet in Paris, France; this artwork allows us to appreciate not only its artistic beauty but also its historical significance as it portrays an era marked by revolutionary change.
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