
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.
1870年4月23日
Son born: Charles Carpeaux
1872年11月4日
Daughter born: Louise Clément-Carpeaux
1874
Jealousy leads to divorce
Carpeaux’s unhealthy jealousy of his wife leads to their divorce in 1874.
1874年2月21日
Son born: Louis Carpeaux