Commune of Paris
engraving on wood from circa 1872, on the theme of the commune of Paris. The Paris Commune is the most important of the insurrectional communes of France in 1870-1871, which lasted 72 days, from March 18, 1871 to the “Bloody Week” of May 21 to 28, 1871. Composed of an engraving cut in the form of a cut. Entitled: “Fire of the Court of Auditors and the Legion of Honor, started on the evening of May 23.”
The engraving shows a building on fire with flames rising into the night sky. Several groups of people are visible in nearby streets, some appearing to flee the fire while others appear to be soldiers or guards possibly trying to contain the chaos. The architectural details of the burning building and the surrounding trees are finely drawn.
This event takes place during the last tragic week known as "Bloody Week", where the Communards burned several emblematic buildings in Paris to prevent their recapture by Versailles government forces. The massive destruction was part of a desperate act as Versailles troops gradually regained control over Paris.
engraving authentic shipped with the greatest care.
Dimensions: 19 x 26 cm
engraving on wood taken from a magazine, with text printed on the back. Numerous defects due to time and various consultations. Fragile paper. Please look at the photos carefully. engraving cut like a press clipping, with text at the back. Defects on the margins, newsprint.
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We try to describe our objects as best as possible. However, it is impossible to describe exactly each small stain, micro tear or each action of time. For the rest the photos will serve as descriptions. Works not collated. Dimensions with a margin of error of approximately 2 cm.
You will have to pay any customs taxes outside the EU.
Please see the full T&Cs at the bottom of this advert.
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