A republican beau, a picture of Paris for 1794, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756?-1811?, artist

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A republican beau, a picture of Paris for 1794, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756?-1811?, artist

A republican beau, a picture of Paris for 1794, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756?-1811?, artist, engraving, 1794, a man, a sansculotte, in ragged red, white, and blue stripe clothing, he holds a spiked club in one hand, wears pistols in his belt on which is written War Eternal War and he has a dead infant stuffed into a pocket. In the near background is a guillotine replacing the crucifix, which lies on the ground, on an altar labeled This is our God and in the distance several bodies hang from a gibbet

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1756 1794 1811 Background Beau Belt Blue Bodies Clothing Club Crucifix Cruikshank Dead Distance Ground Guillotine Hand Hang Holds Infant Isaac Labeled Lies Nostalgia Nostalgic Old Fashioned Picture Pistols Pocket Ragged Republican Traditional Wears White Written Eternal Gibbet Replacing Sansculotte Spiked Stripe Stuffed

EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print titled "A Republican Beau: A Picture of Paris for 1794" by Isaac Cruikshank captures the essence of a tumultuous era in French history. The engraving depicts a man, dressed as a sansculotte, wearing ragged red, white, and blue striped clothing - the colors of the French flag. In one hand, he holds a spiked club while pistols are tucked into his belt with the words "War Eternal War" inscribed on it. The scene is set against a backdrop where the guillotine replaces the crucifix on an altar labeled "This is our God". This powerful imagery symbolizes the radical shift in power during this period known as the Reign of Terror. In addition to these striking elements, there is also a disturbing detail - a dead infant stuffed into one of his pockets. Through its detailed engravement and illustrative technique, this artwork offers us insight into historical events and societal attitudes prevalent at that time. It evokes nostalgia for an era long gone and serves as a reminder of how art can capture moments from our past. With its retro-styled aesthetic and aged appearance, this historic piece transports viewers back to an age when traditional artistic techniques were highly valued. The Liszt Collection presents this engraving as part of their extensive collection celebrating cultural heritage and historical artistry.

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