Plate 1800 - 1815

This plate depicting Chateau de Coppet was made in France by Stone, Coquerel et LeGros. The image creates meaning through visual codes and historical associations. Chateau de Coppet was a place where people like Madame de Staël held court and openly challenged Napoleon Bonaparte. It became a symbol of resistance against the increasingly authoritarian regime. This plate serves as a memento of the location. How did the politics of imagery play out on everyday objects? Were these openly displayed or kept hidden? The date of the plate's manufacture would tell us more about its place within French society at the time. Further research into the archives may reveal how these objects were produced and received, enhancing our understanding of the chateau’s position in popular culture and historical memory.