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Antoine Pierre Joseph Marie Barnave
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Antoine Pierre Joseph Marie Barnave
ANTOINE-PIERRE-JOSEPH-MARIE French politician of the Revolutionary period, guillotined for treason Date: circa 1790
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1790 Antoine Cravat Curly Delpech Guillotined Marie Necktie Pierre Revolutionary Treason Barnave
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This print depicts Antoine Pierre Joseph Marie Barnave, a prominent French politician of the Revolutionary period. Barnave, born in 1747, was a key figure during the early stages of the French Revolution. With his curly hair and piercing gaze, Barnave exudes an air of intelligence and determination in this circa 1790 portrait. Dressed in the fashion of the time, Barnave wears a white necktie, or cravat, and a coat adorned with intricate buttons. The elegance of his attire contrasts sharply with the tumultuous political climate of the late 18th century. Barnave was a moderate politician who advocated for a constitutional monarchy and the rule of law. However, his political views shifted during the Revolution, and he was eventually accused of treason. In 1793, Barnave was arrested and brought before the Revolutionary Tribunal, where he was found guilty and sentenced to death by guillotine. Despite his tragic end, Barnave's legacy as a French politician of the Revolutionary period remains significant. He played a crucial role in shaping the political discourse of the time and helped to lay the foundations for the modern French state. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and contradictions of the French Revolution and the price paid by those who dared to challenge the status quo.
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