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French Revolution, Return of the French Royal Family
French Revolution - Return of the French Royal Family Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette from Varennes.
1791
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1790s 1791 Antoinette Capture Captured Coach Marie Return Revolution Varennes
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This evocative image captures the poignant moment of the Return of the French Royal Family during the French Revolution in 1791. The print depicts King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, dressed in somber attire, being escorted back to Paris after their failed attempt to flee the country in a coach. The couple's faces are etched with a mixture of despair, resignation, and defiance as they are surrounded by their loyalists and French soldiers. The background is filled with a sea of onlookers, some expressing sympathy, others jeering and taunting the royals. The Return of the French Royal Family marked a significant turning point in the French Revolution as it highlighted the growing divide between the monarchy and the people, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Bourbon dynasty. The 1790s were a tumultuous time in French history, and this image serves as a powerful reminder of the era's political upheaval and the consequences of the people's desire for change. The print, from Mary Evans Picture Library, is a testament to the rich historical record of this pivotal moment in French history.
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