Metal Print : Vendee Noyades
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Vendee Noyades
Carrier is the most ruthless of revolutionary commanders : at Nantes he orders royalist prisoners to be thrown into the river - les noyades (drownings) de la Loire
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1793 Carrier Commanders Nantes Orders Prisoners Revolution Revolutionary Royalist Ruthless Thrown Vendee Drownings
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Experience the power and history of revolutionary France with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the haunting image of 'Vendee Noyades' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph captures the ruthless command of the Carrier, a revolutionary leader ordering royalist prisoners to be thrown into the Loire River during the Vendee uprising. Our high-quality metal prints are not just art pieces, they're a conversation starter and a reminder of history's most pivotal moments. Add this captivating image to your home or office décor and let the story of the past come alive.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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 haunting image captures the aftermath of one of the most infamous events during the French Revolution, the Vendée Noyades or Drownings of the Loire. The photograph depicts the ruthless revolutionary commander, General Carrier, giving orders to his soldiers as they prepare to throw royalist prisoners into the river. The Vendée region in western France was a stronghold of counter-revolutionary forces during the French Revolution. In an attempt to quell the rebellion, the Republican army led by General Carrier marched into the city of Nantes in November 1793. The city had surrendered, but Carrier, known for his brutality, suspected that there were still royalist sympathizers among the population. Carrier ordered the arrest of thousands of men, women, and children, accusing them of being counter-revolutionaries. The prisoners were then herded to the quays of the Loire River and forced to strip naked before being thrown into the water. Those who could not swim were held down by soldiers until they drowned. The exact number of people who perished in the Vendée Noyades is unknown, but estimates range from several hundred to several thousand. The event shocked the world and added to the growing disillusionment with the French Revolution. This photograph is a stark reminder of the horrors of war and the lengths to which some leaders will go to maintain power. Carrier's ruthless tactics were condemned by many, and he was eventually tried and executed for his crimes. The Vendée Noyades remain a dark chapter in French history, a reminder of the human cost of conflict and the importance of upholding human rights and dignity.
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