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French revolution: the king promised to come to Paris on October 6, 1789
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French revolution: the king promised to come to Paris on October 6, 1789
JLJ4617123 French revolution: the king promised to come to Paris on October 6, 1789, bursts fired in the courtyard of the castle of Versailles. Engraving by Berthaut after Prior. Paris, Library of the Institute of History of Revolution by Prieur, Jean Louis, II (1759-95) (after); Bibliotheque de l institut d histoire de la revolution, Paris, France; (add.info.: French revolution: the king promised to come to Paris on October 6, 1789, bursts fired in the courtyard of the castle of Versailles. Engraving by Berthaut after Prior. Paris, Library of the Institute of History of Revolution); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22539294
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Louis Xvi 16 1754 1793 Revolution 1789 Versailles French Revolution
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the French revolution. The image depicts the grandeur of the castle of Versailles, where on October 6,1789, King Louis XVI made a promise that would forever change the course of France. As tensions ran high and demands for reform grew louder, the king pledged to come to Paris. However, this promise was met with both anticipation and apprehension. In the courtyard of Versailles, bursts fired into the air as a symbolic gesture of power and authority. This engraving by Berthaut after Prior beautifully portrays this significant event. The print transports us back to a time when revolution was brewing in every corner of France. It invites us to reflect upon the immense social and political changes that were about to unfold. The Library of the Institute of History of Revolution preserves this historical artifact which serves as a reminder not only of past struggles but also as an inspiration for future generations striving for justice and equality. As we gaze at this remarkable piece from Fine Art Finder's collection, we are reminded that history is not just confined within textbooks; it lives through art like this engraving by Jean Louis Prieur. Let us cherish these visual representations that bring our past alive before our eyes while honoring those who fought tirelessly during one of humanity's most transformative periods - The French Revolution.
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