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Third Estate Rained On
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Third Estate Rained On
At the session of the Etats- generaux, delegates of the troisieme etat have to wait outside in the rain while the clergy and nobility take their seats : they are not pleased. Date: 23 June 1789
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1789 Clergy Delegates Estate Etat Etats Generaux Nobility Pleased Rain Revolution Seats Session Troisieme Wait Rained
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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, as depicted in the print "Third Estate Rained On" from June 23, 1789. The scene unfolds at the Palace of Versailles during the opening session of the Estates-Generaux, the ancient legislative body summoned by King Louis XVI to address the deepening financial crisis in France. The Third Estate, representing the common people, is shown huddled together outside in the pouring rain, while the privileged clergy and nobility are comfortably seated inside. The Third Estate delegates, dressed in simple clothing, are visibly displeased, their faces etched with frustration and determination. The contrast between their plight and the opulence of the nobility and clergy highlights the growing divide between the estates and fuels the flames of revolution. The Estates-Generaux was convened with the intention of finding a solution to the financial crisis, but the deep-rooted inequalities between the estates became increasingly apparent. The Third Estate, which represented the vast majority of the population, demanded greater representation and the abolition of privileges enjoyed by the clergy and nobility. The rain, a symbol of the hardships endured by the common people, became a powerful metaphor for their struggle for equality and representation. This historical print serves as a poignant reminder of the events that led to the French Revolution, a turning point in world history that forever changed the political landscape of Europe. The image encapsulates the spirit of defiance and determination that characterized the Third Estate and galvanized the French people to demand their rights and overthrow the monarchy.
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