Paris / Bastille C1770
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Paris / Bastille C1770
La Bastille in more peaceful days: Porte St Antoine and part of the Paris suburbs Date: circa 1770
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1770 Antoine Bastille Days Peaceful Porte Suburbs C 1770
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This evocative print, dating back to circa 1770, captures a peaceful moment in the history of Paris and its iconic fortress, La Bastille. The image, titled "La Bastille in more peaceful days: Porte St Antoine and part of the Paris suburbs," offers a tranquil contrast to the tumultuous events that would unfold in the coming decades. In the foreground, the Porte St Antoine, one of the city's historic gates, stands proudly, its arches framing the entrance to the bustling suburbs beyond. The suburbs themselves are a picturesque scene of winding streets, quaint houses, and verdant gardens. The River Seine, meandering through the city, adds to the serene atmosphere. But the tranquility of this scene is a fleeting memory. By the late 18th century, tensions between the French monarchy and its people would reach a boiling point, culminating in the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. This event marked the beginning of the French Revolution and the eventual fall of the monarchy. The Bastille fortress itself, a symbol of royal authority, is only partially visible in the background, its imposing walls dwarfed by the sprawling Parisian landscape. It would be a mere shadow of its former self by the end of the century, having been dismantled stone by stone. This print offers a rare glimpse into the past, allowing us to imagine a Paris that once was, a city of peace and prosperity on the cusp of revolution.
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