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Vendeenne insurrection (chouannerie): "The city of Granville besieged by
JLJ4654058 Vendeenne insurrection (chouannerie): " The city of Granville besieged by the Vendeens 14/11/1793" Painting by Jean francois Hue (1751-1823) 1793. Private Collection by Hue, Jean-Francois (1751-1823); (add.info.: Vendeenne insurrection (chouannerie): " The city of Granville besieged by the Vendeens 14/11/1793" Painting by Jean francois Hue (1751-1823) 1793. Private Collection); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22281294
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Arson Chouannerie E War 1793 1796 Photojosse Revolt Revolution 1789 Vend And Xe9 Vendee War 1793 1796 French Revolution
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This print captures the intensity and chaos of the Vendeenne insurrection, also known as the Chouannerie, during the French Revolution. The painting by Jean-Francois Hue depicts "The city of Granville besieged by the Vendeens on November 14th, 1793". In this dramatic scene, we witness a nightmarish view of a city under attack. The artist skillfully portrays the horrors of war through his masterful brushstrokes. The destruction is evident in every corner of the canvas - buildings engulfed in flames, billowing smoke filling the air, and debris scattered across streets that were once bustling with life. The Vendeenne insurrection was a revolt against revolutionary France led by counter-revolutionary forces from Vendée region. This conflict lasted from 1793 to 1796 and resulted in immense suffering for both sides involved. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back to a time when political ideologies clashed violently on French soil. Jean-Francois Hue's painting serves as an important historical document that immortalizes this dark chapter in French history. It reminds us of the human cost of revolution and rebellion - lives lost, homes destroyed, and communities torn apart. As we contemplate this image captured by Photo Josse, let us reflect on how art can convey not only beauty but also profound messages about our shared past.
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