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COMMUNE / GUILLOTINE BURNT
A crowd of National Guardsmen and citizens look on as a guillotine is ceremoniously burnt before the statue of Voltaire Date: 7 April 1871
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1871 Burnt Citizens Commune Crowds Guardsmen Guillotine Voltaire
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Experience history like never before with Media Storehouse's intricately detailed jigsaw puzzles. Our latest addition to the collection brings you the captivating image of "Commune / Guillotine Burnt," a poignant moment in history where a crowd of National Guardsmen and citizens gathered to ceremoniously burn a guillotine before the statue of Voltaire on 7th April 1871. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the past as you piece together this evocative puzzle, a stimulating challenge for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in French history as the crowd, a mix of National Guardsmen and citizens, gather to witness the ceremonial burning of the guillotine before the statue of Voltaire on 7 April 1871. The guillotine, an infamous symbol of the French Revolution and its Reign of Terror, had been used to execute thousands of people during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. With the fall of the Paris Commune, a short-lived socialist government that ruled Paris from March to May 1871, the guillotine was seen as a relic of the past and a reminder of the violence and instability that had plagued the country. The burning of the guillotine was a symbolic act meant to mark the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in French history. The crowd, a mix of curiosity, excitement, and solemnity, watches as the wooden structure is set ablaze, the flames consuming the metal blade and the wooden frame. The statue of Voltaire, the Enlightenment philosopher and champion of reason and freedom, stands witness to the event, a fitting symbol of the ideals that had inspired the French Revolution and the Paris Commune. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of historical events and the role that symbols and rituals play in shaping collective memory. It also underscores the enduring power of images to capture the imagination and evoke strong emotions, making this photograph a valuable historical document and an intriguing glimpse into the past.
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