Artwork
Le duc d'Orléans reçoit à la barrière du Trône le 1er régiment de hussards commandé par le duc de Chartres, 4 août 1830
Le duc d'Orléans reçoit à la barrière du Trône le 1er régiment de hussards commandé par le duc de Chartres, 4 août 1830 is an oil painting by Ary Scheffer. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
About this work
Overview
This 1836 oil painting by Ary Scheffer commemorates a pivotal moment on 4 August 1830, when Louis-Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, received the 1st Regiment of Hussards at the barrière du Trône. The work captures the dynamic scene with multiple figures, including the duke on a brown horse, surrounded by mounted and standing individuals, set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Louis-Philippe I's reception of the 1st Hussards Regiment, symbolizing a significant event in French history. Scheffer's close ties to the royal family, as tutor to the king's children, influenced the work's creation, reflecting both patronage and historical record.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies Romantic movement characteristics: dramatic historical depiction and emotional intensity. Scheffer's use of movement and energy in the foreground figures, contrasted with a serene natural background, highlights his Romantic stylistic approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1836 by Ary Scheffer, the painting is now part of the Palace of Versailles collection, underscoring its historical and artistic significance within French royal heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ary Scheffer (10 February 1795 – 15 June 1858) was a Dutch-French Romantic painter.
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