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The Rise and Fall of Morat
In 1790, he narrowly escaped arrest and was forced into hiding in Paris' sewers. While not in hiding, Morat did a lot of his work while in his bathtub. He wore a towel wrapped turban-like around his head after being soaked in vinegar to reduce the discomfort on his scalp. His workstation was famously exactly as it appears in David's painting - now might be a good time to pull that up for another look.
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