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Royalist and Catholic poster rejecting the celebration of the Quatorze Juillet
CHT265570 Royalist and Catholic poster rejecting the celebration of the Quatorze Juillet, 1880 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: le rejet du 14 Juillet par la droite royaliste et catholique; a maddened and furious Marianne is depicted trampling on the symbols of the monarchy and the church; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22657948
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This print, titled "Royalist and Catholic poster rejecting the celebration of the Quatorze Juillet" offers a powerful visual critique of the French Revolution's legacy. Created in 1880 by an anonymous artist from the French School, this color lithograph depicts a scene filled with symbolism and political commentary. At its center stands Marianne, personifying the French Republic, but here portrayed as a maddened and furious figure. She tramples on two significant symbols: the monarchy represented by a crown and the church symbolized by a cross. This act of defiance reflects the rejection of these institutions by right-wing royalists and Catholics during Bastille Day celebrations. The composition is further enriched with additional imagery that reinforces this anti-republican sentiment. A snake slithers across Marianne's arm, representing treachery or deceit associated with revolutionaries. The presence of Medusa alludes to danger and chaos unleashed during times of upheaval. Intriguingly, a scaffold looms ominously in the background—a chilling reminder of public executions carried out during revolutionary fervor. Skulls and crossbones scattered throughout emphasize death as an outcome of radical change. Overall, this print serves as propaganda against Republican ideals while capturing both fear and fury surrounding Bastille Day festivities in France at that time. Its vivid colors, intricate details, and thought-provoking symbolism make it an intriguing piece to explore within historical context.
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