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Proclamation de la République le 24 février 1848, c.1902. Creator: Jean-Paul Laurens
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Proclamation de la République le 24 février 1848, c.1902. Creator: Jean-Paul Laurens
Proclamation de la Republique le 24 fevrier 1848, (c.1902). Proclamation of the (French) Republic of the 24 February 1848, detail. French Revolution of 1848 - the citizens of Paris celebrate in front of the Hotel de Ville
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Canvas Material Celebrating Celebration Celebrations Crowds February Revolution French Republic French Revolution Of 1848 Hand Gestures Hotel De Ville Jean Paul Laurens Laurens Jean Paul Proclamation Republic Shouting Town Hall Vocalist
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This image, titled "Proclamation de la République le 24 février 1848" by Jean-Paul Laurens, transports us back to the historic events of the French Revolution of 1848. The painting, created around 1902, depicts a lively scene in front of the Hotel de Ville in Paris, where the citizens of the city celebrate the establishment of the French Republic on February 24, 1848. The oil painting, with its rich colors and intricate details, captures the excitement and passion of the crowd as they raise their hands in gestures of triumph and rebellion. The central figure, a man holding a gun aloft, stands out against the backdrop of waving French flags and banners. The atmosphere is electric, with music playing and people singing and shouting in jubilation. The painting is a testament to the power of the people, as they come together to demand change and assert their rights. The women in the crowd are also prominently featured, their faces expressing a range of emotions from joy to determination. The standard of the Second French Republic is held aloft, a symbol of the new order that is being established. This painting, now housed in the Petit Palais museum in Paris, is a valuable piece of heritage art that captures a pivotal moment in French history. It serves as a reminder of the importance of rebellion and the power of the people to bring about change.
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