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Edgar Quinet (oil on canvas)
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Edgar Quinet (oil on canvas)
XIR379777 Edgar Quinet (oil on canvas) by Cornu, Sebastien Melchior (1804-70); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Edgar Quinet (1803-75); French intellectual and historian; Professor at the College de France but suspended in 1846 for his anticlericalism; supporter of the principles of laicite in France; in exile from 1851 to 1870; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12803674
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Academic Anticlerical Exiled Radical Revolutionary Secularism Thinker Ostracised
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This print showcases the remarkable oil on canvas portrait of Edgar Quinet, painted by Sebastien Melchior Cornu. Located in the Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, this masterpiece captures the essence of a prominent French intellectual and historian. Edgar Quinet's legacy is one of radical thinking and revolution, as he fearlessly challenged societal norms. As a Professor at the College de France, Quinet's unwavering anticlericalism led to his suspension in 1846. He staunchly supported the principles of laicite in France, advocating for secularism and separation between church and state. However, due to his controversial beliefs, he was forced into exile from 1851 until 1870. In this portrait, we see a young Edgar Quinet portrayed with great intensity. His head and shoulders dominate the frame as if symbolizing his resilience amidst adversity. The artist skillfully captures both his academic demeanor and ostracized status within society. Cornu's brushstrokes bring out every detail of Quinet's features - from his piercing gaze to his determined expression - revealing a man unafraid to challenge established power structures for what he believed was right. This print serves as a powerful reminder of an influential figure who dared to question authority and fought tirelessly for secular values during a time when such ideas were met with resistance.
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