Vlucht van Dumouriez, 1793 1793 - 1795

"Vlucht van Dumouriez, 1793" is a black and white etching depicting the flight of Charles François Dumouriez, a French general who was forced to flee to the Austrians after his failed attempt to overthrow the French government in 1793. Created between 1793 and 1795 by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme, the artwork portrays the chaos and drama of the event, with Dumouriez seen falling into the river as he attempts to escape his pursuers, while soldiers are seen scattered across the landscape. The work is an example of the historical and political art of the late 18th century and is currently part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.