The Romans in their Decadence

The Romans in their Decadence (French: Les Romains de la décadence) is a painting by the French artist Thomas Couture, first exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1847, a year before the 1848 Revolution which toppled the July Monarchy. It was the most highly praised work at the Salon.[1] Reminiscent of the style of Raphael, it is typical of the French 'classic' style between 1850 and 1900. It now belongs to the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.[2] It was etched by Edmond Hédouin (1820–1889).

The Romans in their Decadence

It is the cover of the book "From Dawn to Decadence" of the French-American writer and teacher Jacques Barzun.

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References
  1. Linda Nochlin, Gustave Courbet: A Study of Style and Society (New York: Garland Publishing, 1976), 129-30.
  2. “Musée d’Orsay: Thomas Couture Romans during the Decadence.” Accessed March 3, 2020. https://www.musee-orsay.fr/en/collections/works-in-focus/painting/commentaire_id/romans-during-the-decadence-2105.html?cHash=ca15e83794.


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