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Meeting of Directory
Formal audience of the Directoire in the Palais du Luxembourg, Paris, held by the five elected members, marking the nominal termination of the revolutionary period
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1796 Audience Directoire Directory Elected Formal Held Luxembourg Marking Meeting Members Nominal Palais Revolution Revolutionary Termination
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning "Meeting of Directory" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating piece of historical art depicts the formal audience of the Directoire in the Palais du Luxembourg, Paris, held by the five elected members, marking the nominal termination of the revolutionary period. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting representation of this significant moment in history. Bring the elegance and sophistication of the Directoire era into your home or office with this beautiful and intriguing work of art.
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.
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This striking image captures the formal meeting of the Directory, the five-member executive body that governed France during the latter stages of the French Revolution from 1795 to 1799. The photograph depicts the Directors in solemn assembly in the Palais du Luxembourg in Paris, marking the nominal termination of the revolutionary period. The Directory, also known as the Directorium, represented a significant shift in French political power, as it replaced the Committee of Public Safety and the Convention National, which had been the ruling bodies during the Reign of Terror. The Directors, dressed in formal attire, are seen seated around a long table, their stern expressions conveying a sense of gravity and determination. The room is adorned with ornate furnishings and decorative elements, reflecting the opulence and grandeur of the Ancien Régime that the Revolution had sought to overthrow. The Palais du Luxembourg, a historic building that had served as a royal palace and later as the seat of the French Senate, provided an appropriate backdrop for this momentous occasion. November 1796 marked the end of the revolutionary period, as the Directory assumed power and began to implement a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the country and restoring order. The Directory's rule was marked by a period of relative peace and stability, but it also saw the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, who would eventually seize power and establish the Napoleonic Empire. This photograph is an important historical record of a pivotal moment in French history, capturing the formal meeting of the Directory as it assumed power and marked the nominal end of the revolutionary period. The image offers a glimpse into the political and social landscape of France during this tumultuous time, providing valuable insights into the complex and often contradictory nature of the French Revolution.
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