Petroleuse Collection
"Petroleuse: The Fiery Women of the Paris Commune" In the tumultuous era of the Paris Commune in 1871, a group of women emerged as symbols of resistance and rebellion
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"Petroleuse: The Fiery Women of the Paris Commune" In the tumultuous era of the Paris Commune in 1871, a group of women emerged as symbols of resistance and rebellion. These women, known as petroleuses, were often depicted in engravings and lithographs that captured their daring acts and ultimate fate. One such engraving titled "The End of the Commune, Execution of a Petroleuse" portrays the somber moment when these fiery women faced their final judgment. Another engraving called "Shooting a Petroleuse, May 1871" captures the intensity and brutality with which they were dealt. Even caricatures like "French Caricature of a Petroleuse" sought to mock these female supporters while highlighting their audacity. In April 1871, an engraving simply titled "A Petroleuse" showcases one woman's determination amidst chaos. The executions themselves are documented in images like "Execution of a Petroleuse; Paris Commune, 1871, " where we witness the tragic end met by those who dared challenge authority. Similarly, an image titled "Execution of a Communard; Paris Commune, 1871" reminds us that both men and women paid dearly for their involvement. Amongst these depictions are mentions of specific individuals - Marchais, Suefens, Retiffe - whose names echo through history alongside notorious petroleuses like Elisabeth Javelot and Angeline Gaudin. Their stories serve as reminders that even within this tumultuous period there were individual lives at stake. Paris itself became synonymous with turmoil during this time under what was referred to as its municipality or "a petroleous. " The caption reads: 'Ah. If his man saw her. ' This phrase hints at how these brave women defied societal norms by taking up arms against oppression.