Lot no. 391
Watercolour drawing on paper representing a conscript's lottery draw, bearing the number 151 in the centre and showing a conscript's lottery draw dated 26 February 1866. The composition is structured around a central rose window with polychrome geometric decoration, framed by illustrated cartouches representing the four seasons, the four ages of life, celestial allegories (moon, sun) and astrological symbols. The composition is also captioned with a quotation from Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, calligraphed in a plant frame: "I give oblivion to the past - The present to indifference - And to live free - The future to Providence - So to be happy - May God fulfil my wishes". Framed and under glass (diameter with frame 76cm, with view 63cm - the frame is missing, worn, foxed and discoloured).
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