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Marie Antoinette at the Revolutionary Tribunal, 1806. Creator: Dupreel, Jean-Baptiste-Michel
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Marie Antoinette at the Revolutionary Tribunal, 1806. Creator: Dupreel, Jean-Baptiste-Michel
Marie Antoinette at the Revolutionary Tribunal, 1806. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France
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Absolutism Bibliotheque Nationale De France Bourbon Conciergerie French History French Monarchy French Revolution Guillotined House Of Bourbon King Of France And Navarre Louis Xvi Marie Antoinette National Convention Nobility Revolutionary Tribunal Sun King Terror World History Aristocracy Neoclassicism Rococo
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - Marie Antoinette at the Revolutionary Tribunal. Created by Jean-Baptiste-Michel Dupreel in 1806, this image is now housed in the esteemed Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France. The photograph transports us back to the turbulent period of the French Revolution, where terror and upheaval reigned supreme. Marie Antoinette, a symbol of royalty and opulence, finds herself standing before the tribunal that would seal her fate. The graphic arts used in this etching beautifully depict both the grandeur of rococo and neoclassicism styles prevalent during that era. As a member of the House of Bourbon and wife to Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette's presence here represents not only her own downfall but also signifies the crumbling aristocracy and nobility under attack from revolutionary forces. This image serves as a reminder of how power can shift dramatically within society. Marie Antoinette's tragic end through guillotine execution echoes throughout world history as an example of absolutism challenged by popular uprising. Her story intertwines with that of King Louis XVI and their reign over France, ultimately leading to their demise during one of history's most significant turning points - the French Revolution. Through this remarkable piece from Fine Art Images' collection on French history, we are transported into an era filled with political turmoil, social unrest, and profound change. It serves as a poignant reminder that even those who once held immense power can
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