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Fine Art Print : Cutting through the Vendome Column; Paris Commune 1871
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Cutting through the Vendome Column; Paris Commune 1871
A group of Communards cutting through the base of the column in the Place Vendome, Paris, 1871. The Communards decided to remove the column, a symbol of imperial splendour, but had great difficulty in knocking it down. An engineer came up with the solution to bore a hole in the base and fell it like a tree. Date: 1871
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1871 Bore Communards Commune Cutting Decided Difficulty Engineer Fell Hole Knocking Remove Solution Splendour Symbol Vendome Base
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw passion and historical significance of the Paris Commune with our Fine Art Print of "Cutting through the Vendome Column" from Media Storehouse, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the moment during the Paris Commune of 1871 when a group of revolutionaries boldly cut through the base of the Vendome Column, a symbol of imperial power and splendor. Add this captivating print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 47.9cm x 50.8cm (18.9" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment during the Paris Commune of 1871, as a group of determined Communards work to cut through the base of the Vendome Column in Paris. The fall of the Second French Empire had led to the rise of the Paris Commune, a revolutionary government established by the working classes of Paris. The Vendome Column, a symbol of imperial splendor and military triumphs, was a potent reminder of the old regime and its oppressive rule. The Communards, seeking to rid the city of such reminders of the past, decided to remove the column. However, they faced great difficulty in knocking it down due to its massive size and solid construction. An engineer, recognizing the challenge at hand, came up with a clever solution. He suggested boring a hole in the base of the column and then, much like felled tree, it could be brought crashing down. The image shows the Communards in the process of implementing this plan, with one man carefully sawing away at the base while others stand by, ready to assist. The column's ornate decorations and intricate carvings are clearly visible, adding to the historical significance of the scene. The image offers a powerful reminder of the revolutionary fervor and determination that characterized the Paris Commune and the desire to create a new, more equitable society in its wake.
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