REVOLUTIONARY FESTIVAL

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REVOLUTIONARY FESTIVAL

Parisians celebrate the Foundation of the Republic with a chariot race in the Champ de Mars Date: 22 September 1796

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1796 Celebrate Champ Chariot Festival Foundation Mars Parisians Revolution Revolutionary

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This print depicts a pivotal moment in French history, the Revolutionary Festival held on the Champ de Mars in Paris on September 22, 1796. The image captures the excitement and jubilation of the Parisian people as they celebrate the Foundation of the French Republic. The central focus of the print is the thrilling chariot race, an event that embodied the spirit of renewal and rebirth. The crowds, dressed in their finest, cheer and wave as the chariots race by, their faces filled with a sense of pride and patriotism. The Revolutionary Festivals were a series of grand celebrations organized by the French revolutionary government to mark significant milestones in the revolution. The Champ de Mars, a large public space in Paris, was the site of many of these festivals, including this one commemorating the Foundation of the Republic. The festival was an opportunity for the people to come together and reaffirm their commitment to the new republican government. The print provides a glimpse into the festive atmosphere of the day, with music, fireworks, and feasting all taking place against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, which was still in its infancy at the time. The print is a testament to the power of community and the enduring spirit of the French people, even in the midst of revolution and upheaval. This image is a valuable historical document, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in French history.

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