The Arrival of Jean-Jacques Rousseau to the Champs-Élysées 1780
jeanmichelmoreautheyounger
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narrative-art
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pencil sketch
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history-painting
"The Arrival of Jean-Jacques Rousseau to the Champs-Élysées" is a 1780 drawing by Jean Michel Moreau the Younger. The artwork depicts the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau arriving at the Champs-Élysées, a famous park in Paris, and being greeted by a group of people. The drawing is a satirical commentary on Rousseau's ideas about society and the natural state of man. Moreau was a prolific artist who produced works in a variety of genres, including history painting, portraiture, and caricature. This drawing exemplifies his ability to create both visually engaging and intellectually stimulating works.
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