Cushion : Jacques-Rene Hebert / Span
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Jacques-Rene Hebert / Span
JACQUES-RENE HEBERT known as PERE DUCHESNE French journalist and politician Date: 1757 - 1794
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1757 1794 Jacques Journalist Pere Rene Signature Span Stock Duchesne Hebert
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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
Jacques-Rene Hebert, also known as Pere Duchesne, was a French journalist and politician who played a significant role in the French Revolution. Born in 1757, Hebert was a prolific writer and editor, known for his fiery rhetoric and radical political views. This portrait captures Hebert in the prime of his career, with a confident and smiling expression. He is depicted wearing a simple white shirt and a distinctive hat, adorned with a red cockade, the symbol of the Revolution. Hebert's signature, "Pere Duchesne," can be seen below the image, a name he adopted as a pseudonym for his popular and influential newspaper, "Le Pere Duchesne," which means "Father Duchène." The paper was known for its scathing attacks on the monarchy and the aristocracy, and it quickly gained a large following among the common people. Hebert's influence grew as the Revolution gained momentum, and he became a prominent figure in the radical Jacobin faction. However, his radicalism proved to be a double-edged sword. While he was instrumental in bringing about the fall of the Bastille and the execution of King Louis XVI, his extreme views and violent rhetoric ultimately led to his own downfall. He was arrested and executed during the Reign of Terror in 1794. This photographic print is a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of the French Revolution, and the pivotal role played by figures like Jacques-Rene Hebert, whose influence continues to shape our understanding of this transformative period in history.
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