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Annual Celebration by the Wall of the Communards at the... Cemetery in Paris, 1883, (1965)
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Annual Celebration by the Wall of the Communards at the... Cemetery in Paris, 1883, (1965)
Annual Celebration by the Wall of the Communards at the Pere-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, 1883, (1965). Crowd of people at the Communards Wall (Mur des Federes) at the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris. On 28 May 1871, 147 combatants of the Paris Commune (federes), were shot and their bodies thrown in an open trench at the foot of the wall. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. From " Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" by Vladimir Fiala. [Artia, Czechoslovakia, 1965]
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The print captures a poignant moment during the annual celebration by the Wall of the Communards at the Pere-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, 1883. The crowd gathered solemnly around this historic site, known as the Mur des Federes, where 147 combatants of the Paris Commune were executed and buried in an open trench on May 28th, 1871. This commemorative event pays tribute to their sacrifice and serves as a powerful reminder of their struggle for political change. The painting itself is housed in Moscow's State Tretyakov Gallery and was created by Ilya Repin, one of Russia's most renowned artists. His work exemplifies realism with its vivid colors and attention to detail. The vibrant red flags held high by attendees symbolize unity and revolution while wreaths are laid against the wall as a sign of respect for those who lost their lives. This photograph from 1965 not only captures a significant historical event but also showcases art's ability to transcend borders and time periods. Vladimir Fiala's book "Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" further highlights this connection between countries through artistic movements. It serves as a testament to how art can preserve memories, provoke thought, and ignite conversations about politics, history, and human rights across different nations.
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