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The famous General François-Séverin Desgraviers dit Marceau, a historic figure of the French Revolution, was born on March 1 in a house on rue du Chapelet in Chartres.
This street was renamed Marceau in 1801, under Bonaparte's Consulate.
He died in battle in Germany on September 21, 1796, protecting General Jourdan's retreat, and was honored by his Austrian adversaries.
He was admitted to the Panthéon in 1889 to mark the centenary of the French Revolution.
His ashes rest at the Panthéon, the Invalides and Chartres.
"Soldier at thirteen, general at twenty-four, he died at twenty-seven".
This painting, re-stained following restoration, is in perfect condition.
François Bouchot 1800-1842 was a painter of the first half of the 19th century, known for his paintings of historical and military scenes.
He quickly acquired a solid reputation for his accurate depictions of battles and soldiers. His works were exhibited several times at the Paris Salon, where he won several awards.
Bouchot also taught painting, counting the famous animal painter Rosa Bonheur among his pupils.
Chartres Musée des Beaux-Arts.
W/H with frame: 103 X 87 cm (thickness 8 cm)
L/P of canvas: 87 X 65 cm.
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