Photographic Print : Buildings Fired
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Buildings Fired
On the evening of 23 May, many government buildings are deliberately fired by the Communards as they face defeat
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1871 Communards Commune Defeat Fired Deliberately
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our exclusive Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints, featuring the evocative image "Buildings Fired" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures the intensity of the events of May 23, 1871, when government buildings were deliberately set ablaze by the Communards as they faced defeat in Paris. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Bring a piece of historical significance into your home or office and start a conversation with this captivating image.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.8cm (14" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intense and chaotic final days of the Paris Commune, a revolutionary government that ruled the French capital from March to May 1871. On the evening of May 23, as the Communards faced imminent defeat at the hands of the French Army, many government buildings were deliberately set ablaze. The fiery scene depicted in this print is a poignant reminder of the tumultuous events that unfolded during this pivotal moment in French history. The Communards, a radical socialist and democratic movement, had seized power in Paris following the Franco-Prussian War and the abdication of Napoleon III. They sought to establish a more equitable society, with a focus on workers' rights, gender equality, and democratic representation. However, their rule was met with resistance from both the French military and the conservative elements of French society. As the French Army closed in on Paris, the Communards made a desperate stand. In an effort to prevent the capture of key government buildings and symbols of their power, they set fires throughout the city. The flames illuminated the night sky, casting an eerie glow over the streets of Paris. This print, titled "Buildings Fired," offers a haunting glimpse into the final hours of the Paris Commune. The image is a poignant reminder of the passion and idealism that drove the Communards, as well as the devastating consequences of their ultimately unsuccessful revolution. The ruins of the buildings, bathed in the glow of the fires, serve as a powerful symbol of the destruction wrought by the conflict. This historical print, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique and captivating perspective on a pivotal moment in French history. It is a testament to the enduring power of images to capture the essence of the past and to transport us back in time.
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