Canvas Print : Vendome Column Down
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Vendome Column Down
The Colonne de la Place Vendome, Paris, surmounted with a statue of Napoleon, is pulled down by the Communards
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Media ID 605389
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1871 Colonne Communards Commune Napoleon Pulled Surmounted Vendome
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Vendome Column Down" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures a pivotal moment in history as the Vendome Column, adorned with a statue of Napoleon, is being pulled down by the Communards in Paris. Experience the thrill of history coming alive in your home or office with this beautifully printed canvas. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail that bring out the richness and depth of this powerful image. Bring history into your space with the "Vendome Column Down" canvas print from Media Storehouse. A unique and thought-provoking addition to any room, this captivating print is sure to inspire conversation and spark curiosity. Order yours today and start your collection of historical masterpieces.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 tumultuous events of the Paris Commune of 1871, as the Vendome Column in Place Vendome, Paris, is brought down. The Column, surmounted by a statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, had long been a symbol of imperial power and monarchical rule in France. But during the brief reign of the Paris Commune, a revolutionary government established in the wake of the Franco-Prussian War, the statue was seen as a relic of the old regime. In this photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, the Column is in the process of being dismantled, with workers using ropes and pulleys to pull it from its base. The statue of Napoleon, once proudly perched atop the Column, lies cradled in the arms of a worker, awaiting its turn to be removed. The scene is chaotic, with onlookers gathered around the Column, some cheering and others expressing disapproval. The sky above is overcast, reflecting the uncertainty and turmoil of the times. The Paris Commune, which lasted from March to May 1871, was a pivotal moment in French history. It marked the end of the Second French Empire and the beginning of the Third Republic. The events of the Commune, including the storming of the Tuileries Palace, the Reign of Terror, and the eventual suppression of the Commune by French military forces, would shape the course of French politics for decades to come. This powerful photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in French history, as the old order was dismantled and a new one began to take shape. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of revolution and the enduring impact of historical events on the collective memory of a nation.
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