The Sans-Culotte

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The Sans-Culotte

This illustration shows a finely dressed lady with a fan, standing unaffected by the sight of a charging man armed with a spear, who is deemed a sans-culotte, the common people of the lower classes in late 18th-century France. Date: circa 1901

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18th Century Abel Armed Charging Classes Common Deemed Dressed Faivre Finely Issue Lalbum Lower Maitres Sight Spear 1901 Sans Culotte

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This illustration, titled "Sans-Culotte" and dating back to circa 1901, presents a striking contrast between the elegance of the upper classes and the raw passion of the common people during the late 18th century in France. The image, part of the "March of the Women" collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a finely dressed lady, her hand delicately holding a fan, standing calmly and unaffected as a charging man, armed with a spear, approaches. The man, identified as a sans-culotte, was a member of the lower classes, known for their distinctive clothing - sans-culottes, or without breeches, which distinguished them from the upper classes who wore knee-length breeches. The scene unfolds with a sense of surreal tranquility, as the lady remains composed amidst the chaos, seemingly oblivious to the imminent danger. This intriguing juxtaposition of refinement and revolution is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity. The illustration, created by the renowned French caricaturist Abel Faivre, was first published in the issue of February in an album titled "Les Maitres de la Caricature." The image offers a unique glimpse into the historical context of the French Revolution and the complex relationship between the classes during that time. With its timeless appeal and thought-provoking narrative, this illustration continues to captivate audiences and inspire intrigue more than a century after its creation.

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