Jigsaw Puzzle : Escaping Commune
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Escaping Commune
Members of the Garde Nationale escape from Paris in order to avoid serving with the Communards
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1871 Avoid Communards Commune Escape Escaping Garde Members Nationale Order Serving
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Escaping Commune Jigsaw Puzzle by Media Storehouse: Experience the thrill of history coming together piece by piece with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse jigsaw puzzle collection. This intricately detailed puzzle, featuring the captivating image "Escaping Commune" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to Paris during the tumultuous events of the Commune. Join the brave members of the Garde Nationale as they make their daring escape from the city's chaos. With rich historical significance and stunning visual detail, this puzzle is a must-have for history enthusiasts, puzzle lovers, and anyone seeking an engaging and immersive pastime. Engage in the challenge of piecing together the intricate design, and bring this captivating piece of history to life in your own home.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 28cm x 35.6cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the chaotic scene of the Garde Nationale members' desperate attempt to escape Paris during the final days of the Paris Commune in May 1871. The Paris Commune was a revolutionary government that ruled Paris from March 18 to May 28, 1871, following the Franco-Prussian War and the abdication of Napoleon III. The Garde Nationale, a national guard formed during the revolution, was initially loyal to the new regime but soon faced a choice between continuing to support the increasingly radical and violent actions of the Commune or defecting and joining the Versailles government forces. In this photograph, we see a group of Garde Nationale soldiers, their faces etched with determination and fear, making their way through the crowded streets of Paris. They are surrounded by a sea of civilians, some cheering them on, others jeering and throwing objects. The soldiers are carrying their weapons and equipment, ready to fight if necessary, while civilians cling to them for protection or try to hinder their escape. The chaos and uncertainty of the situation are palpable, with smoke rising from buildings in the background and the sound of gunfire and shouting filling the air. The events leading up to this moment were complex and tumultuous. The Paris Commune had been marked by a series of violent clashes between the revolutionary government and the Versailles forces, culminating in the Battle of Versailles on May 21, 1871. With the situation growing increasingly dire, many Garde Nationale members decided to abandon the Commune and join the Versailles forces, leading to scenes of chaos and confusion in the streets of Paris. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of political upheaval and the difficult choices that individuals must make in times of crisis.
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