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FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. Parisians force the closing of the Opera House, 12 July 1789. Contemporary French engraving by Jean-Louis Prieur
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FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. Parisians force the closing of the Opera House, 12 July 1789. Contemporary French engraving by Jean-Louis Prieur
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1789 Buggy Close French Revolution Jean Jean Louis Louis Opera House Parisian Prieur Protester Rebellion
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This print captures a pivotal moment during the French Revolution in 1789. The scene depicts Parisians forcefully closing down the Opera House on 12 July, as illustrated by Jean-Louis Prieur, a contemporary French engraver. In this chaotic and intense image, we witness a rebellion unfolding before our eyes. The streets of Paris are filled with an angry mob, their faces contorted with determination and frustration. They surround the grand Opera House, demanding its closure as a symbol of their resistance against oppression. A horse-drawn buggy stands abandoned nearby, left behind amidst the chaos. Jean-Louis Prieur's skillful engraving brings to life the energy and fervor of this historic event. Every detail is meticulously captured - from the protesters brandishing signs and banners to horses nervously prancing in response to the commotion. This powerful image serves as a reminder of how ordinary people can rise up against injustice when pushed too far. It encapsulates one small but significant episode within the larger narrative of revolution that swept across France during this tumultuous period. As viewers gaze upon this print from Granger Art on Demand, they are transported back in time to witness firsthand an act of defiance that would shape history forever - an enduring testament to human resilience and unwavering spirit in times of great turmoil.
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