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Communards in the Place Vendome during the Paris Commune, 1871 (b / w photo)
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Communards in the Place Vendome during the Paris Commune, 1871 (b / w photo)
701416 Communards in the Place VendA'me during the Paris Commune, 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Commune or Fourth French Revolution was a government that briefly ruled Paris for two months in the spring of 1871. Photographs such as this, taken as mementos, were used after the downfall of the commune to identify, and sometimes execute, the participants.); French, out of copyright
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Anarchist Communards Communist Marxist Paris Commune Parisians Place Vendome Posed Socialist Vendome Column French Revolution
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in history - the Paris Commune of 1871. Taken by an anonymous French photographer, this image shows a group of Communards gathered in the iconic Place Vendôme. The Paris Commune was a short-lived government that took control of Paris for just two months during the spring of 1871. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its historical context but also in its aftermath. These photographs were used as mementos to identify and persecute those who participated in the commune after its downfall. Many participants faced execution or other forms of punishment. In this image, we see men from various backgrounds posing together, representing different factions within the workers' movement - socialists, anarchists, communists, and Marxists all united against oppression. Their determination is palpable as they stand defiantly before the backdrop of the Vendôme Column. The Vendôme Column itself serves as a powerful symbol here. Built to commemorate Napoleon's military victories, it became a target for destruction during the commune as a rejection of imperialist ideals. Through this photograph, we glimpse into one chapter of French history where ordinary people rose up against injustice and fought for their rights. It reminds us that even though these brave individuals may have been defeated at that time, their spirit lives on through images like these – capturing their courage and resilience for generations to come.
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