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French Revolution: The looting of weapons at the furniture guard
JLJ4617215 French Revolution: The looting of weapons at the furniture guard (or furniture storage now hotel de la Marine) on 13 July 1789, Place de la Concorde, Paris: the crowd, worried about the encirclement of the capital by foreign regiments, seized the arms of the building. Engraving by Berthaut after Prior. Paris, Library of the Institut de la 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 looting of weapons at the furniture guard (or furniture storage now hotel de la Marine) on 13 July 1789, Place de la Concorde, Paris: the crowd, worried about the encirclement of the capital by foreign regiments, seized the arms of the building. Engraving by Berthaut after Prior. Paris, Library of the Institut de la Revolution); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a pivotal moment during the French Revolution: the looting of weapons at the furniture guard on 13 July 1789. The scene unfolds in Place de la Concorde, Paris, as an anxious crowd, fearing encirclement by foreign regiments, seizes arms from the building. The engraving by Berthaut after Prior beautifully depicts this chaotic and historic event. The image transports us back to a time of great unrest and uncertainty in France. As tensions mounted and revolutionaries sought to protect their newfound freedoms, they took matters into their own hands. In this street scene, we witness a bandit-like atmosphere where ordinary citizens become malefactors driven by desperation. The composition skillfully portrays both the urgency and determination of those involved. The crowd's expressions reveal their deep concern for the safety of their capital city. Each figure seems to embody the spirit of defiance that characterized this turbulent period. Through this photograph, we glimpse into one small but significant episode within the larger narrative of the French Revolution. It serves as a reminder that history is not just about grand events or famous figures; it is also shaped by ordinary people who rise up when faced with extraordinary circumstances. As we contemplate this image from Fine Art Finder's collection at Photo Josse, let us reflect on how these stolen weapons symbolize both hope and fear - hope for change and fear for what lies ahead in times of revolution.
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