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The prisoners of Saint-Lazare, ca 1794. Creator: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
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The prisoners of Saint-Lazare, ca 1794. Creator: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
The prisoners of Saint-Lazare, ca 1794. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris
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The Prisoners of Saint-Lazare - A Glimpse into the Dark Days of the French Revolution
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. This photo print, captured by renowned artist Hubert Robert in 1794, takes us back to a time of immense political turmoil and human suffering during the French Revolution. The image depicts the prisoners held at Saint-Lazare prison, their faces etched with despair and hopelessness. As we delve deeper into this historical masterpiece, we are confronted with the haunting reality faced by those who dared to challenge the bloody regime that gripped France. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of the counter revolutionaries who paid a heavy price for their beliefs - facing trials, imprisonment, and ultimately death under the unforgiving guillotine. Robert's neoclassical style beautifully captures both humanity's struggle for freedom and justice against an oppressive system. The landscape surrounding Saint-Lazare prison stands as a metaphor for these prisoners' shattered hopes amidst a bleak political climate. Through this artwork, we witness not only the physical confinement but also glimpse into their inner world - filled with fear yet resilient in their fight for liberty. It is within these walls that countless lives were lost or forever altered; where Jacobins clashed with Girondins over conflicting ideologies. The Museum Carnavalet proudly houses this thought-provoking piece which continues to serve as a testament to our collective history. It reminds us of how far society has come since those dark days while urging us never to forget the sacrifices made in
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