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RIDING TO GUILLOTINE
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RIDING TO GUILLOTINE
The last wagon-load of victims are transported to the guillotine - despite the objections of the populace. Date: circa 1794
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Riding to the Guillotine: A Sobering Moment in the French Revolution (circa 1794) This haunting image captures the last wagon-load of victims being transported to the guillotine during the French Revolution. The date is estimated to be around 1794, a period marked by intense political turmoil and widespread violence. The Reign of Terror, a phase of the Revolution characterized by mass executions, was in full swing. The scene depicted in this print is a stark reminder of the brutal reality of those times. The victims, shackled and somber, are being escorted to their deaths, their faces etched with fear and resignation. The populace, seen in the background, is in a state of fervent protest. Some are throwing stones, while others are pleading and waving white handkerchiefs in a desperate attempt to halt the procession. Yet, the inexorable march of the executioners continues. The guillotine, a symbol of the Revolution's brutal justice, looms in the distance. Named after its inventor, Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, it was intended to be a more humane method of execution compared to the previous methods. However, its association with the Reign of Terror has forever tarnished its reputation. This poignant print serves as a testament to the tumultuous events that unfolded during the French Revolution. It is a chilling reminder of the human cost of political upheaval and the fragility of justice in the face of fear and chaos.
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