Mericourt Collection

The Bathers of Mericourt; La Baignade a Mericourt, 1935 (oil onpaper)
825440 The Bathers of Mericourt; La Baignade a Mericourt, 1935 (oil onpaper) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 40.3x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mericourt, 1919 (pen and ink and coloured crayons on white paper)
1218011 Mericourt, 1919 (pen and ink and coloured crayons on white paper) by Pissarro, Lucien (1863-1944); 20.7x25.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French

Portrait of Anne-Josephe Theroigne de Mericourt (1762-1817)
Portrait of Anne-Jose phe The roigne de Me ricourt (1762-1817). Private Collection

Excavating machine for digging trenches, France, WW1
An excavating machine used for digging trenches, at Mericourt in the Somme area of northern France, during the First World War. Date: 26 August 1916

The Wars - France / Drawing rations from railhead. Mericourt ?Photograph of rations being loaded onto horse-drawn wagons from covered railway wagons, 1915-1918

Railway engine run off the lines, Maricourt, France, WW1
A railway engine which has run off the lines at Maricourt, northern France, during the First World War. With British and (probably) French soldiers. Date: September 1916

General Fayolle and General Rawlinson, France, WW1
General Marie Emile Fayolle (1858-1928), French army officer, and General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925), British army officer

Club Des Cordeliers
One of several partisan clubs in revolutionary Paris, the Cordeliers influential members include Danton, Desmoulins, Marat and Theroigne de Mericourt

Theroigne De Mericourt
A J THEROIGNE DE MERICOURT French revolutionary heroine

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"Exploring the Artistic Legacy of Mericourt: From Bathers to Portraits" Step into the world of Mericourt, a name that resonates through various artistic mediums and historical events. In 1935, "The Bathers of Mericourt; La Baignade a Mericourt" captivated audiences with its mesmerizing depiction of leisurely moments captured in oil on paper. The artist's skillful brushstrokes brought life to this serene scene. Fast forward to 1919, where "Mericourt" takes on a different form - pen and ink and colored crayons on white paper. This artwork transports us back in time, offering glimpses into the intricate details of this enchanting place. But it is not just landscapes that bear the name Mericourt; portraits also play a significant role. One such portrait is that of Anne-Josephe Theroigne de Mericourt (1762-1817), an influential figure during her time. Painted in 1788, this captivating piece captures her essence and strength. Delving further into history, we encounter another portrayal from 1793 - a turbulent period for France. Through artistry, we witness Theroigne de Mericourt's resilience amidst chaos. Intriguingly enough, even as time passes by, artists continue to be inspired by Theroigne de Mericourt's story. A portrait painted in 1889 showcases how her legacy endures throughout generations. Beyond art lies the realm of war - France during World War I. An image emerges depicting soldiers drawing rations from railhead at Mericourt – highlighting both struggle and determination during times of conflict. Lastly, let us not forget an excavation machine used for digging trenches during WW1 - an invention born out of necessity but forever etched into history as part of France's wartime efforts at places like Méricourts. Mericourt, a name that intertwines art, history, and resilience.