Bicentennial Art by Jean-Baptiste Morlet

I received a few more postcards released during the bicentennial of the French Revolution this week and knew I had to share!

These cards feature art by Jean-Baptiste Morlet. I really love the use of color in these paintings, especially the contrast between the fire and the skirts of the peasant women in the second image.

image: The Cart by Jean-Baptiste Morlet

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 image: The Fire at the Chateau by Jean-Baptiste Morlet

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image: Nobles in Prison by Jean-Baptiste Morlet

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A Few Interesting (And Sometimes Slightly Macabre) Postcards from the French Revolution Bicentennial

I was browsing for postcards earlier this month and came across various postcards and commemorative cards released in 1989 for the bicentennial year of the French Revolution. Amidst the expected variations on Marianne and the occasional modelesque illustration of a woman giving Tyra Banks-worthy eye smiles while sporting revolutionary gear were some interesting, if a bit strange, illustrations. I like strange things, and this admittedly sometimes includes the macabre--so I couldn't resist snapping up a several of these postcards, including a few which are slightly grim.

Artist: Desclozeaux

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 Artist: Loup

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Artist: Ronald Searle

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 Artist:Ronald Searle

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 Artist: Ronald Searle

credit: my collection

Artist: Ronald Searle

credit: my collection