VICTOR DE JONQUIÈRES (ACTIVE FROM 1838 TO 1870) - Lot 70

VICTOR DE JONQUIÈRES (ACTIVE FROM 1838 TO 1870) Visit to the Camp of Compiègne by the Sons of Louis-Philippe Oil on canvas and wooden passe-partout, signed and dated 1843 H: 65.5 x W: 81.5 cm Provenance : - From the estate of Eulalie de Fauque de Jonquières, sister of the artist. - Count Gérard de Léotoing d'Anjony Begun under the reign of Louis XIV, the Compiègne military camps were restored by Louis-Philippe. In 1836, a camp brought together 25,000 men and 5,000 horses. In 1837, a camp was held at Compiègne to mark the marriage of the Duc d'Orléans. In 1841, a camp ended with a review during which the King presented flags to 16 regiments. The last Compiègne camp was held in 1847.