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Vendome Column 2
The column in the place Vendome, Paris, is pulled down by the Communards, as a symbol of the previous regime, at the instigation of artist Gustave Courbet. Date: 8 May 1871
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1871 Communards Commune Courbet Gustave Previous Pulled Regime Symbol Vendome
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the historic drama of Vendome Column 2 come to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the iconic moment when the Vendome Column in Paris was pulled down by the Communards, under the instigation of artist Gustave Courbet, on 8 May 1871. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the rich history and intrigue of this pivotal moment in French history into your home or office, making it a stunning and thought-provoking addition to any space."
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the tumultuous events of May 8, 1871, in Paris, France, as the Vendome Column, a symbol of the previous regime, comes crashing down at the instigation of artist Gustave Courbet and the radical Communist government known as the Paris Commune. The Vendome Column, located in the Place Vendome, had long stood as a monument to Napoleon Bonaparte and the Bourbon monarchy, regimes that the Communards sought to overthrow. In this powerful photograph, the column, adorned with intricate sculptures and military accoutrements, appears poised to topple, as a crowd of determined figures pull on ropes attached to its base. The fall of the Vendome Column marked a significant moment in the brief but intense reign of the Paris Commune, which lasted from March 18 to May 28, 1871. The Communist government, which came to power after the Franco-Prussian War and the abdication of Napoleon III, sought to establish a socialist state in France. However, its rule was met with resistance from both the French army and the Versailles government, leading to a bloody conflict that ended with the suppression of the Commune. This photograph, taken during this turbulent time, offers a glimpse into the passion and determination of the Communards as they sought to redefine the political landscape of France. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often violent history of the country, and the enduring power of art and symbolism in shaping public opinion and inspiring political action.
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