Annibale Carracci c. 19th century

Editor: So, this is "Annibale Carracci" by E. J. Glairon-Mondet at the Harvard Art Museums, a small print. There's a real dramatic flair to the lighting. What's your read on its historical context? Curator: The inscription tells us a lot. It references the Palais Egalité, formerly the Palais Royal, suggesting it was made during or after the French Revolution when notions of equality were being publicly promoted. Editor: Interesting! So, this image, though depicting an Italian artist, was circulating within a specific political climate in France? Curator: Precisely! The "École de Lombardie" further emphasizes a regional artistic identity, aligning Carracci with a particular lineage valued in that moment. It's about claiming cultural heritage within a revolutionary context. Editor: I hadn't considered the political implications of that inscription. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. Thinking about the public role of art really shifts our perspective.