Cushion : PARIS, 1872. Buildings on the Carrefour de la Croix-Rouge in Paris, France, damaged

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PARIS, 1872. Buildings on the Carrefour de la Croix-Rouge in Paris, France, damaged

PARIS, 1872.
Buildings on the Carrefour de la Croix-Rouge in Paris, France, damaged by fire during the Paris Commune of 1871. Photograph by Alphonse Liebert, 1872

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Media ID 13637684

1872 Alphonse Damage Destruction Fire Franco Prussian War Paris Red Cross Rubble Ruins Siege Bloody Week Liebert Paris Commune

Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)

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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")

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EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print transports us back to Paris in 1872, capturing a haunting scene on the Carrefour de la Croix-Rouge. The buildings stand as silent witnesses to the devastating consequences of the Paris Commune of 1871. Alphonse Liebert's lens skillfully captures the remnants of a city scarred by fire and turmoil. The image reveals a landscape marred by destruction and chaos. The once majestic structures now lay in ruins, their exteriors charred and crumbling from flames that ravaged during this tumultuous period. Sepia tones lend an air of melancholy to this snapshot frozen in time. As we delve deeper into history, we uncover that this devastation was not isolated but rather part of a larger narrative shaped by events such as the Franco-Prussian War and the Siege of Paris. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of "Bloody Week" when violence engulfed these very streets. Through this powerful visual documentation, we are reminded not only of the physical damage inflicted upon these buildings but also of the resilience and strength demonstrated by those who endured such hardships. Granger Art on Demand presents us with an opportunity to reflect upon our shared past while appreciating both historical significance and artistic merit. Let us honor those affected by war and destruction while cherishing our ability to rebuild, learn, and grow from such experiences.

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