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The Arrest of Ravachol, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 16th April 1892 (colour litho)
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The Arrest of Ravachol, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 16th April 1892 (colour litho)
XIR168334 The Arrest of Ravachol, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 16th April 1892 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: responsible for several bombings in Paris; )
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Anarchist Arresting Assassin Bomb Bomber Bombs Cafe Capture Criminal Explosive Outnumbered Pistol Plot Police Struggle Wrestling Koenigstein
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The Arrest of Ravachol
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captures a pivotal moment in history, as depicted on the front cover of Le Petit Journal on April 16th, 1892. This colour lithograph by the French School from the 19th century showcases a scene filled with tension and drama. In this chaotic street setting, we witness an intense struggle between law enforcement and François Claudius Koenigstein, famously known as Ravachol. Ravachol was an anarchist responsible for several bombings that had shaken Paris to its core. Outnumbered but undeterred, he fiercely resists his arrest while brandishing a pistol. The composition skillfully portrays the raw emotions of fear and determination etched across the faces of both police officers and civilians caught in this dangerous encounter. The image offers glimpses into various elements associated with Ravachol's reign of terror - bombs, explosives, and even a café where his sinister plots may have been hatched. It serves as a chilling reminder of the violence that plagued society during this tumultuous period. This historic print from Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris transports us back to an era when anarchists like Ravachol challenged societal norms through acts of terrorism. It encapsulates not only the struggle between order and chaos but also highlights how one individual can disrupt an entire city with their radical beliefs. Through "The Arrest of Ravachol" we are reminded that even within darkness there is hope; for it is through unity and resilience that societies prevail against
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