Jean Sylvain Bailly 1736-93

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"Jean Sylvain Bailly (1736–93) by Louis Carrogis Carmontelle" is an 18th-century portrait of the French astronomer, mathematician, freemason, and political figure Jean Sylvain Bailly, painted by the French artist and writer Louis Carrogis, commonly known as Carmontelle. Bailly, who is most famously known for his role as the first Mayor of Paris during the French Revolution and for his tragic end on the guillotine, was an esteemed intellectual figure of his time. Carmontelle, a multi-talented artist, was renowned for his portraits and for creating the transparent, an early form of the panorama, as well as for his work as a dramatist.

The portrait is significant as a historical document, capturing the likeness of a key figure in the intellectual and political life of pre-revolutionary France. Carmontelle's depiction of Bailly is likely to reflect the social and cultural milieu of the Enlightenment, an era that emphasized reason, science, and the ideals of progress and liberty. The artwork serves not only as a visual representation of Bailly but also as an embodiment of the values and aesthetics of the period.

In the portrait, Bailly's demeanor and attire would typically be rendered with the elegance and attention to detail characteristic of Carmontelle's style. The artist's works often conveyed the personality and status of his subjects through subtle cues in posture, expression, and costume. As a document of its time, the portrait would be an invaluable resource for historians and art historians alike, offering insights into the conventions of portraiture, the social history of the era, and the personal history of Jean Sylvain Bailly.

The painting would be part of the broader oeuvre of Carmontelle, who was a prolific artist and an important figure in the cultural life of 18th-century France. His portraits were highly sought after by the aristocracy and the intelligentsia, for whom he also organized and participated in various entertainments and artistic gatherings. The work of Carmontelle, including this portrait of Bailly, contributes to our understanding of the visual culture of the Enlightenment and the role of art in the public and private spheres of the time.

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