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The Call for the Last Victims of the Terror, 7-9 Thermidor, Year 2 (25-27 July 1794) c
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The Call for the Last Victims of the Terror, 7-9 Thermidor, Year 2 (25-27 July 1794) c
XIR212503 The Call for the Last Victims of the Terror, 7-9 Thermidor, Year 2 (25-27 July 1794) c.1850 (see also 127502 & 3 & 50501) by Muller, Charles Louis Lucien (1815-92); 23x33 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: reading out names from a list; Andre Chenier, poet, in centre; Appel des Dernieres Victimes de la Terreur; ); French, out of copyright
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Esquisse Grisaille Guillotine Prison Prisoners Trial Victim Waiting
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The Call for the Last Victims of the Terror, 7-9 Thermidor, Year 2 (25-27 July 1794) captures a pivotal moment in history with its haunting depiction of a solemn gathering. In this powerful photograph print by Charles Louis Lucien Muller, we witness an intense scene unfolding at the Château de Versailles. The image portrays individuals anxiously awaiting their fate as names are read out from a list. Among them stands André Chénier, a renowned poet who finds himself at the center of this heart-wrenching tableau. The atmosphere is heavy with anticipation and despair, as these prisoners face imminent execution during one of the darkest periods of French history – The Reign of Terror. Muller's meticulous attention to detail brings forth emotions that transcend time and space. Each stroke and shade in this grisaille sketch conveys not only the physical surroundings but also the psychological turmoil experienced by those trapped within its frame. The guillotine looms ominously in the background, serving as a constant reminder of their impending doom. This evocative artwork serves as both a historical record and a poignant tribute to all those who fell victim to this brutal chapter in human history. It prompts us to reflect on our own capacity for cruelty and reminds us never to forget those whose lives were unjustly taken away.
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