Metal Print : Considerants Home
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Considerants Home
House beside the mission near San Antonio, where French socialist free-thinker Victor Considerant attempted to found a Fourierist-type colony which sadly folded after two years. Date: 1855 - 1857
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1855 1857 Antonio Attempted Colony Folded Found Free Mission Places Sadly Socialist Thinker Victor Years
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of historical architecture into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring "Considerants Home by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online." This captivating image transports you back in time to the 1850s, showcasing the house where French socialist free-thinker Victor Considerant attempted to establish a Fourierist colony near San Antonio. The metal print's vibrant colors and exceptional detail bring out the rich textures and intricate design elements of this fascinating building. Elevate your interior décor with a unique and thought-provoking piece of art that tells a story, while adding a touch of history to your living space. Order your Metal Print of Considerants Home today!
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the historic Considerants Home, a once-thriving community located near San Antonio, Texas, established between 1855 and 1857. The house, situated beside the mission, serves as a testament to the ambitious yet short-lived attempt of French socialist free-thinker Victor Considerant to found a Fourierist-type colony in the United States. Victor Considerant, a prominent figure in European socialist circles, was an ardent advocate of the theories of Charles Fourier. In pursuit of his vision to create a harmonious and cooperative society, Considerant embarked on a mission to establish a Fourierist commune in the United States. He believed that the New World offered the perfect conditions for his utopian experiment. The Considerants Home was established on a 1,200-acre tract of land near San Antonio, Texas. The community was designed to be self-sufficient, with residents working together in various industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and education. The commune was divided into phalanges, or small communities, each consisting of around 15 members. Unfortunately, the experiment did not last long. The harsh realities of life in the New World, combined with internal conflicts and a lack of resources, led to the sad demise of the Considerants Home after just two years. Despite its short lifespan, the colony left a lasting impact on the history of socialist thought and the development of intentional communities in the United States. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when idealistic visionaries sought to create a better world through communal living and social experimentation. The Considerants Home stands as a reminder of the enduring appeal of utopian visions and the challenges that come with bringing them to life.
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