Prisoners Summoned
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Prisoners Summoned
Each day, an official comes into the prisons with a list of those scheduled for guillotining : the pathetic scenes are a favourite subject for artists
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1791 Favourite List Official Pathetic Prisoners Prisons Revolution Scheduled Subject Summoned
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the solemn and unsettling scene of prisoners being summoned for execution during the French Revolution. Dated circa 1791, the image portrays an official entering a prison with a list in hand, signaling the imminent fate of those named. The expressions of despair and resignation on the faces of the prisoners convey the overwhelming sense of hopelessness and fear that pervaded the prisons during this tumultuous period in French history. The guillotine, a symbol of the revolution and the Reign of Terror, looms large over the scene, serving as a grim reminder of the ultimate consequence for those on the official's list. The historical significance of this event is further emphasized by the somber and muted color palette used in the print. This subject was a favorite among artists during the French Revolution, as the pathetic scenes of prisoners being summoned for execution became a poignant and powerful symbol of the revolution's darker side. The image offers a glimpse into the daily realities of life during this tumultuous time, providing a valuable historical record of the events that shaped France and the world. The print, titled "Prisoners Summoned," is a poignant and thought-provoking reminder of the human cost of revolution and the enduring power of art to capture and preserve history.
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