Danton / Duplessi-Bertaux

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Danton / Duplessi-Bertaux

GEORGES JACQUES DANTON French Revolutionary leader, with a scene from The Terror below

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1759 1794 Danton Drummer Jacques Piper Platform Revolutionary Terror Bertaux

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the intensity and turbulence of the French Revolution, as depicted in the image of Georges Jacques Danton, a key figure in the radical Jacobin faction during the period of The Reign of Terror (1793-1794). Danton, dressed in a simple white shirt and open collar, stands confidently on a raised platform, addressing the crowd with the passion and eloquence that earned him the nickname "The Orator." The drummer and piper in the foreground add to the sense of urgency and mobilization, as the revolutionary spirit spread throughout France. Below the image of Danton, a chilling scene from The Terror unfolds. A man is shown being led to the guillotine, his hands bound and a red cap of liberty on his head. The ominous backdrop of the guillotine and the ominous black flag of the Committee of Public Safety, emblazoned with the motto "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity or Death," underscore the brutal reality of the Revolution's darkest chapter. The print, titled "Danton, with a Scene from the Terror," is a powerful reminder of the complex and contradictory nature of the French Revolution. While Danton is often remembered as a champion of the people and a defender of their rights, his role in the Reign of Terror, during which tens of thousands were executed, casts a dark shadow over his legacy. This historical print, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, provides a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous events of 1794, and offers a thought-provoking perspective on the complexities of the French Revolution and the role of its most influential figures.

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