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Couthon at Lyon
Couthon is sent by the Convention to suppress the insurrection in Lyon : he takes the city, and orders aristocratic homes to be destroyed
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1795 Aristocratic Convention Destroyed Homes Insurrection Lyon Orders Revolution Suppress Takes Couthon
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the dramatic and poignant history of the French Revolution into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, titled "Couthon at Lyon," depicts the pivotal moment when General Couthon, sent by the Convention to suppress the insurrection in Lyon, takes the city and orders the destruction of aristocratic homes. The haunting image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is expertly rendered in vibrant colors and intricate detail on our high-quality canvas material. Each print is meticulously crafted to preserve the richness and depth of the original artwork, making it a stunning addition to any room. Relive history through this evocative piece and elevate your decor with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse."
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 print captures the tense atmosphere in Lyon during the aftermath of the insurrection in October 1795. The city, once a bastion of aristocratic power, had been seized by the revolutionary forces under the command of Jean-Baptiste Couthon, a radical Jacobin deputy from the Convention. The image shows Couthon, clad in military attire and mounted on horseback, surveying the devastation wrought upon the city. In the background, the smoke-filled skyline is dotted with the charred remains of aristocratic homes, reduced to rubble by the revolutionary forces in an effort to eliminate the last vestiges of the old regime. The insurrection in Lyon, which began in August 1793, had been a significant challenge to the revolutionary government's authority. The rebellion was fueled by the city's wealthy elite, who saw the Revolution as a threat to their power and privileges. Despite several attempts to quell the uprising, it wasn't until October 1795 that the Convention was able to send a large military force to take control of the city. Couthon, who was known for his ruthless approach to suppressing counter-revolutionary movements, was given the task of restoring order in Lyon. His orders were clear: no mercy for the aristocrats and their sympathizers. The destruction of their homes was a symbolic gesture meant to signal the end of the old order and the beginning of a new, egalitarian society. This historical print offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, a time of great upheaval and transformation. The image of Couthon, the revolutionary commander, standing amidst the ruins of Lyon's aristocratic homes, serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of revolution and the enduring impact of revolutionary ideals on the course of history.
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