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Storming of the Tuileries Palace by the sans-culottes, 1792 (engraving)
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Storming of the Tuileries Palace by the sans-culottes, 1792 (engraving)
3647579 Storming of the Tuileries Palace by the sans-culottes, 1792 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storming of the Tuileries Palace by the sans-culottes, 1792. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin and Wilhelm Held (Verlag und Druck von Otto Spamer, 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Armed Invasion Louis Xvi Revolutionaries Revolutionary Sans Culottes Storming Tuileries Palace French Revolution
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This print captures the intense moment of the Storming of the Tuileries Palace by the sans-culottes in 1792 during the French Revolution. The engraving, created by Frederic Theodore Lix and featured in Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk, depicts a pivotal event that shaped history. In this digitally cleaned image, we witness a mob of revolutionaries armed with determination and fervor as they launch an audacious attack on the palace. The scene is filled with chaos and tension as soldiers loyal to Louis XVI desperately defend against their assailants. This historical snapshot offers a glimpse into one of France's most significant political uprisings, symbolizing both the power of people's movements and their desire for change. The storming itself was a turning point in the French Revolution, marking a decisive shift towards radicalism and ultimately leading to Louis XVI's downfall. The sans-culottes were at the forefront of this invasion, representing ordinary working-class citizens who sought social equality and justice. Through this evocative print, we are transported back to 18th-century France—a time when politics collided with passion, forging new paths for democracy while forever altering society. It serves as a reminder of our collective capacity for transformation and reminds us that history is not just confined to textbooks but lives on through art like this remarkable engraving from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection.
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