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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
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 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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