L'execution De Maximilien. 1868

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"L'Exécution de Maximilien" is a series of paintings by the French artist Édouard Manet, depicting the execution by firing squad of Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. The event took place on June 19, 1867, and Manet, deeply affected by the political implications and the dramatic nature of the execution, created at least three large works and several lithographs and oil sketches on the subject between 1867 and 1869.

The paintings are significant in the oeuvre of Manet for their political content and the way in which they reflect the artist's engagement with contemporary events, a departure from the more traditional historical painting of the time. Manet's interest in the subject was partly due to the French involvement in Mexico and the subsequent political fallout, including the withdrawal of French troops that had supported Maximilian's regime.

The most well-known of the series, and often referred to as "L'Exécution de Maximilien," shows a stark and unflinching view of the moment of execution. The composition is reminiscent of Francisco Goya's "The Third of May 1808," and it is notable for its flat, almost detached style, and the way in which it eschews dramatic romanticization of the event. The firing squad is shown in a line, their faces obscured, while Maximilian and his generals stand before a wall, moments before their death.

The paintings were controversial at the time of their creation, and Manet faced challenges in exhibiting them. The largest version was barred from the Paris Salon of 1869 due to its political content, and as a result, it was not widely seen during Manet's lifetime. The works were also significant for their technical aspects, as Manet experimented with different approaches to capturing the scene, which would influence his later work and contribute to the development of modern painting.

Today, "L'Exécution de Maximilien" is considered an important work in the history of art, both for its powerful political statement and for its bold artistic approach. The paintings are held in various collections, including the National Gallery in London, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the Städtische Kunsthalle Mannheim in Germany.

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