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Fete de la Concorde, arrivee des corporations au Champ-de-Mars. Print shows a distant balloon ascending above the Champ de Mars in Paris, France, on May 21, 1848, in a ceremony commemorating the French Republic. A large crowd is assembled in the foreground; monuments, banners and flags serve as decorations for the event. (Source: AG Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82.). Date ca. 1848
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Fete de la Concorde - The Arrival of the Corporations at Champ-de-Mars, Paris, 1848
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This evocative image captures the spirit of the Fête de la Concorde, a grand celebration of the French Republic held on May 21, 1848, at the Champ-de-Mars in Paris. The print, sourced from the AG Renstrom collection at the Library of Congress, depicts a distant hot air balloon ascending against a clear blue sky, marking the highlight of the day's festivities. The large crowd in the foreground is a testament to the event's popularity, with onlookers gathered to witness the spectacle. Monuments, banners, and flags adorn the landscape, adding to the sense of grandeur and celebration. The Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Parisian pride, is conspicuously absent, as it was not constructed until 1889. The Fête de la Concorde was an opportunity for various corporations, or mutual benefit societies, to showcase their achievements and unity. The arrival of these corporations at Champ-de-Mars was a significant moment in the history of aeronautics, as hot air balloon flights were a popular form of transportation and entertainment during the 19th century. The balloon in the print, likely piloted by Tissandier, one of the most famous aeronauts of the time, represents the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the French Republic during this period. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the skies above Paris were filled with hot air balloons, and the people came together to celebrate their shared values and aspirations. It is a reminder of the enduring power of community and the human spirit, as well as the importance of looking to the future with hope and wonder.
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