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Petroleuse Arrestede



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Petroleuse Arrestede

The last of the commune - a petroleuse says goodbye to her children as she is led away, probably to be shot. Date: 1871

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Media ID 7215911

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1871 Commune Goodbye Shot Petroleuse


20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

"Introducing the captivating 'Petroleuse Arrested' Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home decor. This powerful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a poignant moment from history - a petroleuse, a woman believed to have thrown a bomb during the Paris Commune uprising of 1871, bidding farewell to her children as she is led away. The rich, textured canvas brings the emotion and historical significance of this moment to life, making it a mesmerizing conversation starter. Embrace the allure of the past with this stunning, high-quality canvas print."

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")

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 poignant image captures the moment of farewell between a petroleuse, or female militant of the Paris Commune of 1871, and her children as she is led away by French soldiers. The Paris Commune was a revolutionary government that ruled Paris from March 18 to May 28, 1871, following the Franco-Prussian War. The communards sought to establish a socialist and democratic society, but their rule was met with fierce opposition from the French military and monarchist forces. During the final days of the commune, the French army launched a brutal assault on the city, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. In the chaos, rumors spread that the communards were using women and children as human shields and that they were setting buildings on fire, leading to the infamous labeling of these women as 'petroleuses' or 'petroleuses arrestees' (arrested petroleuses). Despite the lack of evidence to support these claims, the soldiers rounded up hundreds of women, many of whom were innocent, and subjected them to brutal treatment, including public trials and executions. In this image, a petroleuse, dressed in a shawl and holding her children's hands, bids them a tearful goodbye as she is led away, likely to be shot. The expression on her face conveys a deep sense of sadness and despair, as she knows that she may never see her children again. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the human cost of conflict and the devastating impact of propaganda and rumor on innocent lives. It is a poignant reminder of the women and children who were caught up in the violence of the Paris Commune and the lasting effects of the conflict on their families and communities.

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