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Looting and burning of a house during the French Revolution (engraving)
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Looting and burning of a house during the French Revolution (engraving)
982455 Looting and burning of a house during the French Revolution (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looting and burning of a house during the French Revolution in Faubourg, Saint-Antoine. Published in The Wonders of Industry, an encyclopaedia of French industry, by Louis Figuier; published by Furne, Jouvet and Co, Paris, France, 1873. Digitally cleaned image.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
Media ID 22640466
© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
Agitation Blurred Motion Fires Looting Motion Unrest Wallpaper French Revolution Reveillon
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This engraving captures the chaos and destruction that unfolded during the French Revolution. The image depicts the looting and burning of a house in Faubourg, Saint-Antoine, as revolutionaries took to the streets to express their discontent with the monarchy. Published in 1873 as part of "The Wonders of Industry" an encyclopaedia showcasing French industry, this digitally cleaned print allows us to witness a pivotal moment in history. The scene is filled with unrest and agitation, as blurred motion conveys the frenzied atmosphere on the streets. Amidst billowing smoke and raging fires, we see people engaged in various actions: some are looting valuable possessions from within the house while others watch on with dramatic expressions. The architecture itself becomes a backdrop for this intense scene, its grandeur contrasting sharply with the destructive energy surrounding it. This engraving serves not only as a historical record but also as a reminder of how societal upheaval can lead to both positive change and devastating consequences. It encapsulates one of many defining moments during the French Revolution when ordinary citizens rose up against oppression and fought for their rights. As we gaze upon this powerful image by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder's collection, we are transported back to that tumultuous time in France's past - witnessing firsthand both the bravery and brutality that shaped an entire nation.
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