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Hippolyte Lecomte
Puiseaux, 1781 - Paris, 1857
The duel of Cinq-Mars and Chevalier de Thou, the reconciliation
Painting, oil on canvas
Signed and dated 1832
Size: 58 x 44 cm
Beautiful original 19th century frame (fine gilding): 79 x 65 cm
Very good condition, minor restorations
Note: an engraving, very popular in the 19th century, was made after our painting.
This painting illustrates Alfred de Vigny's novel 'Cinq-Mars', published in 1826 and a great success in the 19th century.
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