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Burning Guillotine
The Paris Communards burn the guillotine - symbol of the despised government - in the place Voltaire. Date: March-April 1871
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Media ID 7214527
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1871 Burn Burning Communards Commune Guillotine Symbol Voltaire Despised
22"x18" Modern Frame
Add a bold statement to your decor with the 'Burning Guillotine' Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This powerful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the iconic moment during the Paris Commune in 1871 when the symbol of the despised government was burned in Place Voltaire. This rights managed print, featuring the dramatic scene of the guillotine engulfed in flames, is a captivating reminder of historical events and makes for an intriguing conversation starter. Order your Framed Print today and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 intense moment during the Paris Commune of 1871 when the symbol of the despised French government, the guillotine, was burned in Place Voltaire. The Paris Commune was a revolutionary period in French history, marked by the working-class uprising against the French government. The guillotine, a symbol of the monarchy and later the French Revolution, had long been a source of fear and dread for the people. The burning of the guillotine on March 25, 1871, was a powerful statement of defiance against the old regime and its repressive institutions. The event took place in Place Voltaire, a central square in Paris, in the presence of a large crowd of Communards. The image shows the flames engulfing the guillotine, with onlookers in the background, some cheering and others watching in awe. The Paris Commune lasted from March 18 to May 28, 1871, and was marked by a series of political and social upheavals. The Communards sought to establish a new social order based on equality, freedom, and justice. However, their rule was short-lived, and the French government, under the leadership of Adolphe Thiers, launched a military campaign to quell the rebellion. The Commune was eventually suppressed, and many of its leaders were executed or exiled. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the passion and determination of the Paris Commune and the desire for change that drove the people to take action against the old regime. The burning of the guillotine symbolized the end of an era and the beginning of a new one, even if it was short-lived. The image also serves as a reminder of the power of symbols and their ability to galvanize people to action.
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