Mirabeau Arrives at the Elysian Fields Possibly 1792

This etching by Louis Joseph Masquelier, "Mirabeau Arrives at the Elysian Fields," depicts the French revolutionary figure Honoré Gabriel Riqueti de Mirabeau in a forested setting. The scene is symbolic, referencing classical mythology with a winged angel holding a banner reading "La France Libre" and a boatman who seems to be ferrying a group of children. The artwork's theme centers on the ideals of the French Revolution and the arrival of a notable figure in the afterlife. The print, which is held in The Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Mirabeau and the artistic expression of the era.