Poster Print : Burning the Gullotine
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Burning the Gullotine
The guillotine, symbol of oppression, is burnt by the Communards
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1871 Burning Burnt Communards Commune Guillotine Oppression Symbol
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Experience the power of historical change with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This evocative image, "Burning the Guillotine" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, portrays a pivotal moment in history as the Communards symbolically destroy the guillotine, a potent symbol of oppression. Ignite your walls with this inspiring and thought-provoking piece, a captivating addition to any home or office space."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 symbolic moment during the Paris Commune of 1871 when the people of Paris took to the streets to overthrow the oppressive French government. The Guillotine, the infamous instrument of execution used during the French Revolution, stood as a grim reminder of the past and the tyranny that had once ruled the people. In this powerful scene, the Guillotine is engulfed in flames, signifying the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in French history. The Paris Commune, a radical socialist and democratic government, came to power in the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War. The new regime, led by the working class, sought to bring about social and political equality for all. However, their rule was met with fierce resistance from the French military and monarchist forces. The burning of the Guillotine was a significant event during the final days of the Paris Commune. The image of the Guillotine in flames became a powerful symbol of the people's desire for freedom and their rejection of the oppressive institutions of the past. The event also highlighted the determination of the Communards to create a new and better future for themselves and their country. Despite their valiant efforts, the Paris Commune was ultimately suppressed by the French military, and many of its leaders were executed by the very same Guillotine that had been burned just weeks before. The legacy of the Paris Commune, however, continued to inspire generations of revolutionaries and socialists, and the image of the burning Guillotine remains a powerful symbol of the human spirit's ability to rise up against oppression and injustice.
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