Poster Print : Thiers House Occupied
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Thiers House Occupied
The home of Thiers, who has fled to Versailles, is occupied by the Communards
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1871 Communards Commune Fled Occupied Thiers Versailles
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Thiers House Occupied poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the historic moment when the home of French politician Adolphe Thiers, who had fled to Versailles, was occupied by the Communards during the Paris Commune in 1871. This rights-managed print adds a touch of history and intrigue to any space, making it a perfect addition to your home or office decor. Transport yourself back to a bygone era with this stunning, high-quality poster print."
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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the aftermath of the bloody suppression of the Paris Commune in 1871, as the home of Adolphe Thiers, the President of the French Republic at the time, is occupied by the victorious Communards. Thiers, who had fled to Versailles in the face of the uprising, is seen here as a symbol of the old regime, which had been overthrown by the working-class revolutionaries. The Communards, who had seized control of Paris in March 1871, had been accused of atrocities against the ruling classes, and the French army, under the command of General Lecomte, was sent to quell the insurrection. The photograph, taken circa 1871, shows the grand façade of Thiers' house, now adorned with red flags and the slogans of the Commune. The soldiers, some of whom are shown standing guard at the entrance, represent the forces of order and the restoration of the French Republic. The scene is one of chaos and upheaval, with the once-pristine grounds of the estate now littered with debris and the sounds of victory echoing through the air. The events of the Paris Commune marked a turning point in French history, as the country struggled to come to terms with the social and political upheaval of the late 19th century. Thiers, who had been a key figure in the French government during the Second Empire, would go on to serve as President of the Third Republic, but his legacy would always be tarnished by his association with the old regime and the violent suppression of the Commune. This powerful photograph serves as a reminder of the tumultuous history of France and the enduring struggle for power and social justice.
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