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1870

The war saves “The Dance” from replacement

Under public pressure the emperor ordered the sculpture removed and replaced by a more “decent” group commissioned from Charles Gumery; Carpeaux’s work was saved only by the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War.

1870

Defeat in the war cancels all commissions

France’s defeat in the war with Prussia cancels all of Carpeaux’s commissions; for lack of funds he eventually gives up running his own studio.

23. april 1870

Son born: Charles Carpeaux

4. november 1872

Daughter born: Louise Clément-Carpeaux

1874

Jealousy leads to divorce

Carpeaux’s unhealthy jealousy of his wife leads to their divorce in 1874.

21. februar 1874

Son born: Louis Carpeaux