Jigsaw Puzzle : Petroleuse Arrestede
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Petroleuse Arrestede
The last of the commune - a petroleuse says goodbye to her children as she is led away, probably to be shot. Date: 1871
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1871 Commune Goodbye Shot Petroleuse
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Experience the historical intrigue of 1871 Paris with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles collection. This captivating puzzle features "Petroleuse Arrested," an iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the poignant moment as a petroleuse, a woman involved in the Paris Commune uprising, bids farewell to her children before her arrest. This jigsaw puzzle offers a challenging yet rewarding experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rich history of this pivotal moment in time. Engage your mind and transport yourself back to the streets of Paris as you piece together this intricately detailed puzzle.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 28cm x 35.6cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures the moment of farewell between a petroleuse, or female militant of the Paris Commune of 1871, and her children as she is led away by French soldiers. The Paris Commune was a revolutionary government that ruled Paris from March 18 to May 28, 1871, following the Franco-Prussian War. The communards sought to establish a socialist and democratic society, but their rule was met with fierce opposition from the French military and monarchist forces. During the final days of the commune, the French army launched a brutal assault on the city, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. In the chaos, rumors spread that the communards were using women and children as human shields and that they were setting buildings on fire, leading to the infamous labeling of these women as 'petroleuses' or 'petroleuses arrestees' (arrested petroleuses). Despite the lack of evidence to support these claims, the soldiers rounded up hundreds of women, many of whom were innocent, and subjected them to brutal treatment, including public trials and executions. In this image, a petroleuse, dressed in a shawl and holding her children's hands, bids them a tearful goodbye as she is led away, likely to be shot. The expression on her face conveys a deep sense of sadness and despair, as she knows that she may never see her children again. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the human cost of conflict and the devastating impact of propaganda and rumor on innocent lives. It is a poignant reminder of the women and children who were caught up in the violence of the Paris Commune and the lasting effects of the conflict on their families and communities.
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