Photo Mug : Charette De LA Contrie
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Charette De LA Contrie
Francois Athanase CHARETTE DE LA CONTRIE French royalist of the Vendee, enemy of the Revolution Date: 1763 - 1796
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1763 1796 Enemy Francois Revolution Royalist Vendee Athanase Charette
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring the captivating image of "Charette De La Contrie" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image showcases the French royalist, Francois Athanase Charette de la Contrie, a prominent figure of the Vendee during the French Revolution. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant colors, ensuring your favorite image remains clear and crisp, even with each sip. Perfect for history enthusiasts or as a unique gift, our Photo Mugs make a thoughtful addition to any kitchen or office collection. Embrace the past, one sip at a time.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the defiant spirit of Francois Athanase Charette de La Contrie, a prominent French royalist leader during the Vendée region's uprising against the French Revolution. Born in 1763, Charette was a respected local nobleman and military officer before the Revolution. However, he became disillusioned with the new regime's policies and, in 1793, led a rebellion against the revolutionary forces. Charette's resistance was marked by its tenacity and brutality. He and his followers, known as the "Chouans," waged a guerrilla war against the Revolutionary Army, employing hit-and-run tactics and terrorizing the enemy with surprise attacks. Charette's men were fueled by their deep-rooted loyalty to the monarchy and their Catholic faith, which was under threat from the secularizing policies of the Revolution. Despite the overwhelming numerical superiority of the Revolutionary forces, Charette's rebellion lasted for over two years. However, in 1795, the tide began to turn against him, and he was eventually captured and executed in 1796. This print, created during the late 19th or early 20th century, immortalizes Charette as a symbol of resistance and defiance against the revolutionary forces. His image, with a sword in hand and a determined look on his face, serves as a reminder of the complex and often violent history of the French Revolution and the challenges faced by those who opposed its radical ideologies.
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