Le jeu de quilles
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Le jeu de quilles
Le jeu de quilles. Print shows a member of the nobility complaining to a member of the clergy, representing the estates general, while a member of the working class, or third estate, bowling in the background, appears to be monopolizing the game. Date 1789
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Le Jeu de Quilles
EDITORS COMMENTS
(The Game of Skittles), a captivating print from the late 18th century, vividly portrays the social and political tensions that would soon ignite the French Revolution. The image, featuring members of the three estates, offers a poignant commentary on the growing discontent among the French populace towards the privileged classes. In the foreground, a member of the nobility, dressed in elegant attire, is seen engaging in a heated argument with a clergyman, representing the Second Estate. Their intense conversation suggests the ongoing debates between the nobility and the clergy over their substantial tax exemptions and privileges during the Estates-General meetings. Meanwhile, in the background, a member of the Third Estate, the working class, is fully absorbed in the game of quilles (skittles). His humble attire and focused expression contrast sharply with the nobility's elaborate clothing and the seriousness of their discussion. The working man's apparent monopolization of the game may symbolize the growing sense of frustration and exclusion felt by the common people towards the privileged classes. The print, with its intricate details and nuanced commentary, offers a compelling snapshot of the social and political climate in France on the brink of revolution. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the complex interplay of social, economic, and political factors that fueled the French Revolution and forever changed the course of history.
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