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GARDES FRANCAISES FREED
Those Gardes Francaises who refuse to fire on the crowd are arrested and imprisoned in the Abbaye St Germain: they are rescued by a mob of ten thousand Date: 30 June 1789
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1789 Abbaye Arrested Francaises Freed Gardes Germain Imprisoned Refuse Rescued Revolution Thousand
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic image of 'Gardes Francaises Freed' from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the pivotal moment of the French Revolution as the Gardes Francaises, who refused to fire on the crowd, are arrested and imprisoned in the Abbaye St Germain. But their story doesn't end there - a mob of ten thousand brave Parisians stormed the prison and freed them on June 30, 1789. Relive this powerful moment in history with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for adding depth and character to any room in your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.6cm x 42cm (22.3" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful image captures the pivotal moment during the French Revolution when the Gardes Francaises, a regiment of the Paris militia, refused to fire on the unarmed crowd in the Place de la Bastille on June 30, 1789. The Gardes Francaises, who were under the command of the Marquis de Launay, were ordered to quell the growing rebellion that had begun on July 14 with the storming of the Bastille. However, when faced with the prospect of firing on their fellow citizens, many of the Gardes Francaises balked at the order and refused to shoot. As a result, the Marquis de Launay ordered the arrest and imprisonment of those who refused to obey. The Gardes Francaises were taken to the Abbaye St Germain, a former monastery that had been repurposed as a prison. The arrests sparked outrage among the Parisian population, who saw the actions of the Marquis de Launay as an affront to their newfound freedom. A mob of ten thousand people soon gathered outside the Abbaye St Germain, demanding the release of the imprisoned Gardes Francaises. Faced with the threat of a full-scale riot, the authorities were forced to back down and release the prisoners. This event marked a turning point in the French Revolution, as it demonstrated the growing power of the people and their determination to assert their rights and freedoms. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the Gardes Francaises who refused to fire on the crowd, and of the indomitable spirit of the Parisian people who fought for their freedom. The image also serves as a testament to the enduring power of the people to bring about change and challenge the status quo.
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