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Paris Unrest
When the Paris crowd heckle - and a M. de Saint-Croix assaults - Gambetta at the Gare Saint-Lazare, the Garde Municipale have to be summoned to disperse them
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1874 Assaults Croix Disperse Gambetta Garde Gare Lazare Municipale Summoned Unrest Heckle
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 photograph captures a pivotal moment in French history during the Paris Unrest of 1874. The image depicts a heated confrontation between the crowd and Jules Gambetta, a prominent French politician, at the Gare Saint-Lazare. In the foreground, a man identified as M. de Saint-Croix is seen assaulting Gambetta, as the rest of the crowd heckles and jeers. The Paris Unrest, also known as the "Boulangian Crisis," was a period of political instability and civil unrest in France, sparked by the rise of the radical nationalist leader, General Boulanger. Gambetta, a moderate Republican, was a vocal opponent of Boulanger and his movement, and this public appearance at the train station was intended to rally support for the Republican cause. However, the crowd's reaction was far from what Gambetta had hoped for. The tension between the political factions had reached a boiling point, and the situation quickly escalated into violence. In response, the Garde Municipale, the municipal police force, were summoned to disperse the crowd and restore order. This photograph provides a glimpse into the volatile political climate of 1870s France and the challenges faced by politicians during this tumultuous period. It serves as a reminder of the power of public opinion and the potential for violence in the pursuit of political goals. The image is a valuable historical document, offering insight into the complex web of political alliances and tensions that shaped France in the late 19th century.
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