Poster Print : COMMUNE / ARREST OF PRIEST

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COMMUNE / ARREST OF PRIEST

A priest is arrested by a group of Communards Date: 1871

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Media ID 20148865

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1871 Arrest Arrested Communards Commune Priest

18x24 inch Poster Print

Bring history to life with our stunning Commune / Arrest of Priest poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back to 1871, as a determined group of Communards apprehend a priest during the tumultuous Paris Commune uprising. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, or anyone seeking to add a touch of the past to their space, this high-quality poster print makes for an intriguing conversation starter and an exquisite addition to your collection.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")

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.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful image captures the tense moment of the arrest of a priest by a determined group of Communards during the Paris Commune of 1871. The Paris Commune was a revolutionary government established in Paris, France, following the Franco-Prussian War. The Communards sought to establish a socialist and democratic society, but their rule was met with resistance from the French government and the Versailles army. In this photograph, the priest, dressed in his clerical robes, stands defiantly in the midst of a group of armed Communards. His expression conveys a sense of shock and disbelief as he is surrounded by the determined and resolute faces of his captors. The scene is set against the backdrop of a chaotic and turbulent Parisian street, with buildings in the distance bearing the scars of battle. The arrest of the priest was a significant event during the Paris Commune, as it symbolized the conflict between the old order and the new. The Catholic Church had long been a powerful institution in France, and the Communards saw it as a symbol of the oppressive and outdated social order. The arrest of the priest was a bold statement of their intent to dismantle the old order and establish a new, more equitable society. Despite their revolutionary fervor, the Paris Commune was ultimately unsuccessful. The French government and the Versailles army were able to crush the rebellion, and thousands of Communards were executed or exiled. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the tumultuous events of the Paris Commune and the struggle for social and political change in 19th century France.

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