President of a revolutionary committee, National

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President of a revolutionary committee, National

President of a revolutionary committee, National Convention era, French Revolution. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852

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Administration Bibliophile Comite Committee Convention Historiques Jacob Lacroix Librairie Revolution Revolutionary

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This handcoloured lithograph, titled 'Comite Revolutionnaire du Departement de la Seine,' depicts the President of a revolutionary committee during the National Convention era of the French Revolution. The image is taken from Paul Lacroix's 'Costumes Historiques de la France,' published by the Administration de Librairie in Paris in 1852. The President is shown seated at a table, wearing the distinctive costume of the revolutionary period. He is dressed in a long, dark coat with a white waistcoat and cravat, and a tricorn hat adorned with a red cockade. In his left hand, he holds a quill pen, indicating his role as a writer or scribe. In his right hand, he clutches a document, possibly a decree or order. The scene around him suggests the chaos and intensity of the revolutionary period. The walls of the room are adorned with revolutionary slogans and symbols, including the famous phrase 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.' A red flag with a white cross can be seen in the background, a symbol of the Montagnards, the radical faction that dominated the National Convention during this period. The National Convention was a key moment in the French Revolution, during which the monarchy was abolished and the First French Republic was established. Revolutionary committees like the one depicted in this image played a crucial role in implementing the policies of the Convention and enforcing the will of the people. This lithograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a vivid and detailed portrayal of the President of a revolutionary committee during the National Convention era of the French Revolution. It is a testament to the passion and determination of the men and women who fought for change during this tumultuous time in history.

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