The Oath of the Tennis Court 1791

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"The Oath of the Tennis Court" (French: Le Serment du Jeu de Paume) is an incomplete painting by the French artist Jacques-Louis David, which captures a pivotal moment in the French Revolution. The work commemorates the historic event that took place on June 20, 1789, when members of the Third Estate, who had been locked out of a meeting of the Estates-General, gathered at a tennis court in Versailles. There, they took an oath, vowing not to disband until a new French constitution had been adopted, signifying a collective assertion that political authority derived from the people and their representatives rather than from the monarchy.

David, a supporter of the Revolution and a member of the National Convention, conceived the painting as a grand historical tableau that would enshrine the birth of the French Republic. He began work on the painting in 1791, but it was never completed due to the tumultuous political climate and David's own shifting allegiances and preoccupations. Despite its unfinished state, the painting's preparatory sketches and engravings have become iconic, capturing the intensity and fervor of the revolutionary spirit.

The composition of "The Oath of the Tennis Court" was intended to depict the unity of the French people across class lines, with figures representing various estates and professions. Central to the design is the figure of Jean-Sylvain Bailly, the presiding officer of the meeting, administering the oath, while the outstretched hand of deputy Joseph Martin-Dauch, who refused to take the oath, provides a counterpoint to the collective enthusiasm.

Although the painting itself remains incomplete, its preparatory works and the historical event it represents have had a lasting impact on French national identity and the iconography of revolutionary fervor. The sketches and related materials are held in various collections, including the Musée Carnavalet and the Louvre in Paris. "The Oath of the Tennis Court" stands as a testament to David's masterful ability to capture the zeitgeist of his era and his enduring influence on the visual language of political movements.

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