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Madame des Trois Etats, caricature on the Three Estates of France before the Revolution
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Madame des Trois Etats, caricature on the Three Estates of France before the Revolution
XIR379756 Madame des Trois Etats, caricature on the Three Estates of France before the Revolution (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Allegorie des trois Ordres de l Ancien Regime; ); French, out of copyright
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Madame des Trois Etats - A Satirical Glimpse into Pre-Revolutionary France
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. This coloured engraving, titled "Madame des Trois Etats" offers a fascinating insight into the social and political landscape of pre-revolutionary France. Created by an anonymous French artist in the 18th century, this caricature serves as an allegory for the Three Estates that governed French society at the time. The artwork depicts a female figure personifying each estate - clergy, nobility, and third estate - with clever symbolism and wit. Dressed in extravagant costumes representative of their respective classes, these characters are adorned with distinct attributes such as rosaries, distaffs for spinning, and even baskets filled with fish and vegetables. Through its humorous lens, this print highlights the stark disparities between these three orders of society. It satirically emphasizes the privileged position enjoyed by the aristocracy while shedding light on the struggles faced by those belonging to lower classes. Preserved within Musee de la Ville de Paris' Musee Carnavalet collection in Paris, France; this artwork provides valuable historical context surrounding the Estates General leading up to the French Revolution. Its out-of-copyright status allows us to appreciate its artistic brilliance without any commercial implications. "Madame des Trois Etats" invites viewers to reflect upon societal divisions during this transformative period in history while marveling at its intricate details and subtle humor.
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