Canvas Print : Street Barricades
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Street Barricades
The Communards erect barricades throughout Paris to hamper the assaults of government forces : they are scenes of bitter fighting. Date: April 1871
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Media ID 7214381
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1871 Assaults Barricades Bitter Communards Commune Erect Forces Hamper
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Street Barricades" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the turbulent events of April 1871 in Paris. Witness the intensity and determination of The Communards as they erect barricades to defend their cause, amidst the chaos and bitter fighting. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic photograph. Elevate your home or office décor with this powerful and thought-provoking piece of history."
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
This powerful image captures the intensity and desperation of the Paris Commune uprising in April 1871. The Communards, a radical socialist and democratic political movement, had seized control of Paris from the French government following the Franco-Prussian War. In an attempt to quell the rebellion, the French military under the command of General Lecomte de Lisle laid siege to the city. The Communards, determined to defend their new government and the gains they had made during the revolution, erected barricades throughout the streets of Paris. These makeshift barriers, constructed from whatever materials were at hand, were designed to hamper the advances of the government forces and provide cover for the Communards during the bitter fighting that ensued. The scene depicted in this photograph is one of the many street battles that took place during this tumultuous period. The Communards, armed with rifles and other weapons, are seen manning the barricades, their faces set in determined expressions as they prepare to defend their position against the advancing government troops. The smoke from the gunpowder and the debris scattered across the street attest to the fierce and unrelenting nature of the conflict. The date of this photograph is April 1871, a time of great upheaval and change in French history. The events of the Paris Commune would have far-reaching consequences, shaping the political landscape of France for decades to come. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for their beliefs, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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