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THE THIRD ESTATE, 1792. A man personifying the Third Estate breaks his chains before the storming of the Bastille. Color engraving, 1792
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THE THIRD ESTATE, 1792. A man personifying the Third Estate breaks his chains before the storming of the Bastille. Color engraving, 1792
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1789 1792 Allegory Bastille Bayonet Bound Chain Chained Cockade French Revolution Personification Prisoner Rebellion Revolutionary Satire Shackle Symbol Third Estate Tricorn
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In this powerful and iconic image titled "THE THIRD ESTATE, 1792" we witness a moment of immense significance during the French Revolution. The print captures the spirit of rebellion as a man personifying the Third Estate breaks free from his chains just before the storming of the Bastille. The color engraving, created in 1792, serves as an allegory for the struggle faced by ordinary citizens who were bound by oppressive systems. The chains symbolize their imprisonment within a society that favored privilege and inequality. However, this brave individual refuses to accept his fate and takes matters into his own hands. With determination etched on his face, he embodies the spirit of rebellion against tyranny. His tricorn hat adorned with a cockade signifies his allegiance to liberty and equality. Armed with only a gun and facing bayonets pointed at him, he fearlessly confronts those who seek to suppress him. This print not only commemorates one of history's most significant events but also serves as a satire on social injustice prevalent during that time. It encapsulates both hope for change and defiance against oppression. Created amidst revolutionary fervor in France, this engraving captures an essential moment in history when individuals rose up collectively to challenge authority and demand their rights. It stands as a testament to human resilience and courage in fighting for freedom.
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