Poster Print : Vendee Noyades
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Vendee Noyades
Carrier is the most ruthless of revolutionary commanders : at Nantes he orders royalist prisoners to be thrown into the river - les noyades (drownings) de la Loire
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1793 Carrier Commanders Nantes Orders Prisoners Revolution Revolutionary Royalist Ruthless Thrown Vendee Drownings
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Experience the intensity of revolutionary France with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring 'Vendee Noyades' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the powerful image of the notorious Carrier, the ruthless commander of the French Revolutionary Army, ordering royalist prisoners to be thrown into the Loire River during the Vendée uprising. These high-quality poster prints bring history to life, transporting you back in time to the turbulent era of revolution and rebellion. Add a touch of historical depth to your home or office with this captivating and thought-provoking artwork."
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.7cm (11.9" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the aftermath of one of the most infamous events during the French Revolution, the Vendée Noyades or Drownings of the Loire. The photograph depicts the ruthless revolutionary commander, General Carrier, giving orders to his soldiers as they prepare to throw royalist prisoners into the river. The Vendée region in western France was a stronghold of counter-revolutionary forces during the French Revolution. In an attempt to quell the rebellion, the Republican army led by General Carrier marched into the city of Nantes in November 1793. The city had surrendered, but Carrier, known for his brutality, suspected that there were still royalist sympathizers among the population. Carrier ordered the arrest of thousands of men, women, and children, accusing them of being counter-revolutionaries. The prisoners were then herded to the quays of the Loire River and forced to strip naked before being thrown into the water. Those who could not swim were held down by soldiers until they drowned. The exact number of people who perished in the Vendée Noyades is unknown, but estimates range from several hundred to several thousand. The event shocked the world and added to the growing disillusionment with the French Revolution. This photograph is a stark reminder of the horrors of war and the lengths to which some leaders will go to maintain power. Carrier's ruthless tactics were condemned by many, and he was eventually tried and executed for his crimes. The Vendée Noyades remain a dark chapter in French history, a reminder of the human cost of conflict and the importance of upholding human rights and dignity.
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