Canvas Print : Rue Royale Fires
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Rue Royale Fires
Fires are started in parts of Paris, often by petroleuses - women carrying cans of fuel. Firemen fight fires in the fashionable rue Royale, seen as symbolic of the old regime. Date: April- May 1871
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1871 Cans Commune Fight Fire Men Fires Fuel Parts Regime Royale Started Symbolic Fashionable Petroleuses
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the historic 'Rue Royale Fires' image to your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the iconic scene of Parisian fires during the civil unrest in April-May 1871. Women, known as petroleuses, started fires in various parts of the city, including the fashionable Rue Royale. Brave firemen valiantly fought against the flames, symbolizing the turmoil of the old regime. Our high-quality canvas prints faithfully reproduce the rich details and vibrant colors of this evocative image, making it an excellent addition to any room in your home or office, and a conversation starter for your guests."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
Amidst the chaotic backdrop of the Paris Commune in April-May 1871, the once fashionable and opulent Rue Royale became a battleground as fires, started by petroleuses or women carrying cans of fuel, engulfed the iconic street. The flames, symbolic of the old regime's demise, spread rapidly, threatening the historic buildings that lined the avenue. In the heart of the turmoil, brave firemen valiantly fought against the inferno, their determined efforts a stark contrast to the destruction around them. The Rue Royale fires were just one of many that ravaged Paris during this tumultuous period, as the city descended into chaos and revolution. The Paris Commune, a short-lived socialist government, had taken control of the city in March 1871, following the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War. The new regime was met with resistance from the French army, leading to a violent conflict that lasted for several weeks. The Rue Royale fires became a potent symbol of the old regime's end and the new regime's struggle for power. The once grand and elegant street, now consumed by flames, was a poignant reminder of the profound changes taking place in Paris and France as a whole. This evocative image, captured during the events of the Paris Commune, offers a glimpse into the tumultuous history of Paris and the pivotal role that fire played in shaping its future. The courage of the firemen, as they battled the flames, stands as a testament to their resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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