Jigsaw Puzzle : Thiers House Occupied
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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
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Experience the intrigue and history of the past with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles range. This captivating puzzle, featuring "Thiers House Occupied" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to 1871 Paris. Witness the dramatic moment when Thiers' home, abandoned by its owner who had fled to Versailles, is occupied by the Communards. With intricate details and vivid colors, this puzzle offers a challenging yet rewarding assembly experience. Immerse yourself in history and create a beautiful work of art, piece by piece.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles are printed on photographic paper. Excluding the outer edge, all of the pieces are the same shape with the completed puzzle measuring 10" x 14" (25.4 x 35.5 cm). Split into individual pieces, puzzles are supplied in a black presentation box, sized to fit most mailboxes, with a professionally printed photo on top for reference (box dimensions 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 1 1/5")
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Estimated Product Size is 37.2cm x 29.2cm (14.6" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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