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Vendee War - 2
Charette de la Contrie, leader of the Vendee insurgents, in combat with the Revolutionary forces. Date: 1792
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1792 Combat Forces Insurgents Revolution Revolutionary Vendee Charette
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the passion and intensity of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Charette de la Contrie, the charismatic leader of the Vendée insurgents, clashing with the Revolutionary forces during the tumultuous Vendée War in 1792. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the courage and determination of those who fought against the tide of history. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your home or office with this stunning fine art print.
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 40.6cm x 44.9cm (16" x 17.7")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the intensity and brutality of the Vendée War (1793-1796) in France, as Charette de La Contrie, a prominent leader of the Vendée insurgents, engages in combat with the revolutionary forces in 1792. The Vendée War was a significant uprising against the French Revolution, fueled by the region's deep-rooted Catholic and monarchist beliefs, as well as opposition to the conscription of young men into the revolutionary army. Charette de La Contrie, a former soldier and priest, emerged as a charismatic leader, rallying the peasants and nobles of the Vendée region to resist the revolutionary forces. In this image, he is depicted in the heat of battle, his expression determined and resolute, as he leads his troops against their enemies. The revolutionary forces, represented by the soldiers in the background, are shown advancing with fixed bayonets, their faces set in grim determination. The Vendée War was marked by brutal fighting and atrocities on both sides. The revolutionary forces, seeking to quell the rebellion, reportedly committed massacres of civilians, while the insurgents, in turn, targeted revolutionary soldiers and sympathizers. The conflict lasted for several years, and ultimately, the revolutionary forces were able to suppress the rebellion, although not before suffering significant losses. This print offers a glimpse into the raw emotion and intensity of the Vendée War, a pivotal moment in French history that continues to be studied and debated by historians and scholars today.
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