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Armed Police Collect Tax
French Government officials seeking to make an inventory of church property meet resistance from peasants who regard it as an attack on the Church
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Media ID 4379261
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Armed Authorities Collect Disorder Haut Loire Peasants Pitch Fork Refuse Region S End Taxes
22"x18" Modern Frame
Add a captivating historical touch to your home or office with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring "Armed Police Collect Tax" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in French history as government officials attempt to inventory church property, only to be met with resistance from determined peasants. The intricate details of this powerful photograph are brought to life through our premium framing options, ensuring that this piece becomes a conversation starter and a source of inspiration in any space.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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 a pivotal moment in French history during the early 20th century, as armed police officers attempt to collect taxes on church property in the Haut-Languedoc region of France, in the year 1906. The scene unfolds in the picturesque Loire region, with its rolling hills and quaint villages, yet the idyllic setting is disrupted by the tense standoff between authorities and the local peasants. The French government, under the Third Republic, was seeking to make an inventory of church property as part of a broader effort to secularize the country. However, the peasants, many of whom were deeply religious and saw this as an attack on their faith, refused to comply. The situation quickly escalated into disorder, with the peasants brandishing pitchforks and other farming tools as weapons of resistance. The armed police officers, dressed in their uniforms and carrying rifles, are determined to carry out their duties, but the defiant peasants are not backing down. The tension in the air is palpable, with both sides dug in for a confrontation. This historical event, known as the "Affaire des Fonds Consolides," was a significant turning point in the relationship between the French government and the rural population, and highlights the complexities of religious and political tensions during this period. This powerful photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a poignant reminder of the rich and complex history of France, and the challenges that its people have faced in shaping their nation's identity.
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