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Vendome Column 3

Communards celebrate the destruction of the column in the place Vendome, Paris, seen as a symbol of the previous regime, at the instigation of artist Gustave Courbet. Date: 8 May 1871

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1871 Celebrate Communards Commune Courbet Destruction Gustave Previous Regime Symbol Vendome


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This evocative image captures the jubilant moment during the Paris Commune of 1871 when the Vendome Column, a symbol of the previous regime, was destroyed by the Communards at Place Vendome in Paris. The Vendome Column, a monumental triumphal arch, had been erected during the Napoleonic era to honor the military victories of Napoleon I. However, it became a potent symbol of the oppressive regime that the Communards sought to overthrow. At the instigation of artist Gustave Courbet, a leading figure of the Commune, the column was brought down on May 16, 1871, using heavy artillery and explosives. The event was celebrated by the Communards as a symbolic act of rebellion against the old order. The image shows a large crowd gathered around the base of the column, with people waving flags and raising their fists in triumph. The fallen column lies in ruins in the foreground, surrounded by debris and the remnants of the explosions. The destruction of the Vendome Column was a significant event in the history of the Paris Commune, which lasted from March to May 1871. The Commune was a revolutionary government that came to power after the Franco-Prussian War and the fall of Napoleon III. It was characterized by its radical social and political reforms, including the establishment of universal suffrage, the separation of church and state, and the nationalization of industries. However, it was ultimately suppressed by the French military, leading to a bloody confrontation and the end of the Commune. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the passion and determination of the Communards to overthrow the old regime and create a new, more egalitarian society. The image captures the excitement and energy of the moment, as well as the sense of hope and possibility that came with the Paris Commune. It is a powerful testament to the enduring power of art and symbolism in shaping history and inspiring change.

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