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Club Des Feuillants
A body of moderates splitting from the Jacobins to pursue a less extremist course, the Feuillants make their home in an old convent near the Tuileries (now destroyed)
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1790 1792 Body Convent Course Destroyed Extremist Jacobins Pursue Revolution Splitting Tuileries
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This evocative print depicts the Club des Feuillants, a prominent political body of the French Revolution, making their home in an old convent near the Tuileries Palace in Paris during the pivotal year of 1792. The Feuillants were a group of moderates who sought to distance themselves from the more radical Jacobins, who had been dominating the political scene since the early days of the Revolution. The Club des Feuillants, named after the Feuillant monks who had once inhabited the convent, was established in 1790 as a response to the growing extremism of the Jacobins. The members of this new body sought to pursue a more measured and moderate course, advocating for a constitutional monarchy and the rule of law. The old convent, now destroyed, provided a fitting location for the Feuillants to gather and plot their political strategies. Its secluded and quiet surroundings offered a respite from the chaos and tumult of the Revolution, allowing the members to engage in thoughtful and deliberate discussions. This print, circa 1792, captures a pivotal moment in French history, as the political landscape was shifting and the balance of power was being redefined. The Feuillants, with their more moderate approach, would play a significant role in the events leading up to the fall of the monarchy and the rise of the Directory. The Tuileries Palace, which can be seen in the background of the print, was a symbol of the old regime and would soon become a focal point of revolutionary activity. The destruction of the convent, like so many other historic buildings during the Revolution, serves as a reminder of the tumultuous and transformative period in French history.
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