Le Mausolée provisoire de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, sur le bassin des Tuileries, avant la translation de ses cendres au Panthéon. Nuit du 10 au 11 octobre 1794 1794

"Le Mausolée provisoire de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, sur le bassin des Tuileries, avant la translation de ses cendres au Panthéon. Nuit du 10 au 11 octobre 1794", painted in 1794 by Hubert Robert, is a nocturnal scene that depicts the temporary mausoleum erected for the remains of philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau in the Tuileries Gardens. The artwork captures a solemn moment, as a small group of figures gather around the illuminated structure, their silhouettes stark against the dark background. This piece illustrates the veneration for Rousseau in the years following the French Revolution, and exemplifies Robert's talent for depicting the evocative qualities of light and shadow in a nighttime setting.