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Festival of Reason, Paris, 1793 (1882-1884)
Festival of Reason, Paris, 1793 (1882-1884). The Festival of Reason was staged on 10th November (20 Brumaire) 1793, with ceremonies devised and organised by Pierre-Gaspard Chaumette, a revolutionary politician who believed that Christianity was indistinguishable from counter-revolution. The Cult of Reason centered upon a young woman designated the Goddess of Reason. The following year Chaumette became one of the many victims of Maximilien Robespierres Reign of Terror. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume III, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884
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Crowds French Revolution 1789 1799 Litter Print Collector14 Procession Reason Throne Chaumette Renaud
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the revolutionary spirit of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Festival of Reason, Paris, 1793 (1882-1884)" by an unknown artist, depicts a pivotal moment in history. The Festival of Reason, held on 10th November (20 Brumaire) 1793, was a series of ceremonies organized by Pierre-Gaspard Chaumette to replace the Catholic Feast of All Saints with a secular celebration. Witness the grandeur and symbolism of this significant event in this stunning, high-quality print. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversations with this intriguing work of art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.4cm x 40.6cm (19.8" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the Festival of Reason held in Paris in 1793. Organized by Pierre-Gaspard Chaumette, a revolutionary politician who vehemently opposed Christianity, this event aimed to replace religious beliefs with reason and logic. The image showcases a crowded street filled with people from all walks of life, dressed in their finest attire. At the center of attention is a young woman seated on a throne, designated as the Goddess of Reason. She represents the focal point for this new Cult of Reason that sought to challenge traditional religious practices. However, despite its initial popularity, this movement faced opposition and eventually fell victim to Maximilien Robespierre's Reign of Terror. The scene depicted here is both captivating and thought-provoking. It offers us a glimpse into an era marked by rebellion and revolution where religion clashed with political ideologies. The print's monochrome aesthetic adds depth and intensity to the composition while emphasizing the gravity of these historical events. As we observe this image today, it serves as a reminder of how societies have grappled with questions surrounding faith, reason, and power throughout history. It prompts us to reflect on the complex relationship between religion and politics while acknowledging those who dared to challenge established norms during times of profound change like Chaumette did before becoming one more victim swallowed by his own creation: Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
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