Fine Art Print : Bastille Demolished
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Bastille Demolished
The Revolutionaries demolish the Bastille brick by brick using pick-axes and wheelbarrows. Date: 17 July 1789
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the iconic moment during the French Revolution when the Bastille fortress was demolished brick by brick. Witness the determination and courage of the revolutionaries as they use pick-axes and wheelbarrows to bring down the symbol of royal tyranny on 17 July 1789. Add this inspiring piece of history to your home or office decor and ignite conversations with its intriguing story. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your present.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 32.7cm (21" x 12.9")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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 pivotal moment in French history when the Bastille fortress, a symbol of royal tyranny, was demolished on July 17, 1789. The fall of the Bastille marked the beginning of the French Revolution, a period of radical social and political upheaval that would forever change the course of European history. In the photograph, a determined group of revolutionaries can be seen working tirelessly to bring down the fortress brick by brick. Armed with pick-axes and wheelbarrows, they methodically dismantle the ancient walls, each blow a testament to their unwavering resolve. The scene is one of both triumph and chaos, as the people of Paris celebrate their newfound freedom while the remnants of the old order crumble before their eyes. The Bastille, a fortress that had once stood as a symbol of the monarchy's power and authority, was now being reduced to rubble. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of the human spirit and the indomitable will of the people to bring about change. The date of July 17, 1789, is etched into the annals of history as a turning point in the French Revolution. This photograph, a poignant representation of the events that unfolded that fateful day, offers a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the enduring impact of the French Revolution on the modern world.
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