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Underground Meeting in the Puteaux Quarries, Paris 1869
Underground meeting in the Puteaux Quarries, during the Paris elections. Date: 12 November 1869
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Media ID 20159501
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
1869 Election Elections Meeting Quarries Underground Puteaux
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the captivating image "Underground Meeting in the Puteaux Quarries, Paris 1869" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This mesmerizing photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Paris elections on 12 November 1869. Witness the intrigue and excitement of an underground gathering in the historic Puteaux Quarries, as the people of Paris gathered to make their voices heard. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless charm to any space. Order now and transport yourself back in time with every look.
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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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures an underground meeting in the Puteaux Quarries of Paris during the tumultuous elections of 1869. The image offers a glimpse into the clandestine world of political organizing during a time of great social and political upheaval in France. The quarries, with their dark, cavernous spaces, provided a secretive setting for political groups to gather and strategize, away from the prying eyes of authorities. The photograph shows a large crowd of men, some standing, others seated on makeshift benches, all intently listening to a speaker at the front of the room. The speaker, his face obscured by the shadows, gestures passionately, his words resonating with the rapt audience. The atmosphere is charged with energy and intensity, as the men, united in their political convictions, prepare to take action in support of their chosen candidates. The elections of 1869 were a significant moment in French political history, marking the end of the Second Empire and the beginning of the Third Republic. The political landscape was complex, with various factions vying for power and influence. The underground meetings in the quarries were an essential part of the political process, providing a space for dissident groups to organize and mobilize their supporters. Despite the risks involved, the men in this photograph were undeterred, their commitment to their cause evident in their determined expressions and focused attention. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of grassroots political organizing and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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