Poster Print : Victims of Terror
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Victims of Terror
The names of imprisoned aristocrats are read out, summoning them to the guillotine
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1793 Aristocrats Guillotine Imprisoned Names Read Revolution Summoning Terror Victims
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the impactful "Victims of Terror" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the chilling moment as the names of imprisoned aristocrats are read out, summoning them to the guillotine during the French Revolution. This powerful poster print transports you back in time, immersing you in the turbulent history of the late 18th century. Ideal for history enthusiasts, educators, and anyone seeking to add a touch of historical significance to their space, this print is a must-have addition to your collection. Experience history like never before with Media Storehouse's "Victims of Terror" 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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures a pivotal moment during the French Revolution, as the names of imprisoned aristocrats are solemnly read aloud, summoning them to face their fate at the guillotine. The year is 1793, and the Reign of Terror, a period of extreme violence and political purge, is in full swing. The once privileged and powerful are now prisoners, their fates uncertain as they await their turn before the infamous execution device. The room depicted in the photograph is the Conciergerie, a medieval fortress and prison located on the Ile de la Cité in Paris. The walls of the room are adorned with the coats of arms of the aristocrats, a stark reminder of their former status. The atmosphere is tense, as the names are called out one by one, the echoes of each announcement reverberating through the room. The Revolution, which began as a movement for liberty, equality, and justice, had taken a dark turn. The Terror, which was instigated by the radical Jacobin faction, saw thousands of suspected counter-revolutionaries and enemies of the state, including many aristocrats, brought to trial and executed. The guillotine, a relatively humane form of execution compared to the methods of the time, became a symbol of the Revolution's brutality. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the French Revolution and the events that unfolded during the Reign of Terror. The names of the aristocrats, once synonymous with power and privilege, are now but a list of the condemned, their fates sealed by the tumultuous political climate of the time.
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