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The General Strike in Florence, Everyday Scenes in the Streets (litho)
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The General Strike in Florence, Everyday Scenes in the Streets (litho)
1040718 The General Strike in Florence, Everyday Scenes in the Streets (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Strike in Florence, Everyday Scenes in the Streets. Illustration for The Graphic, 27 September 1902.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22206056
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Agitation Arrest Blurred Motion Bread Bringing Carabiniers Distributing Escorted General Strike Loaves Motion Peasants Picket Police Preventing Provisions Unrest White Bread Workshop Workshops Everyday Scenes
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The General Strike in Florence, Everyday Scenes in the Streets
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captures a pivotal moment of unrest and agitation in 19th century Italy. This powerful lithograph by George Soper depicts a chaotic scene where peasants, workers, and citizens take to the streets demanding better working conditions and fair wages. The image showcases the intense atmosphere as mobs prevent lighting up the gas lamps while distributing provisions such as bread among themselves. The blurred motion of soldiers, police, and carabiniers escorting arrested individuals adds to the sense of tension and conflict. Amidst this turmoil, workshops stand empty as workers join picket lines to show solidarity with their fellow Italians. The Italian flag proudly waves above them symbolizing their united struggle for change. Soper's engraving skillfully captures both the action on the streets and the desperation for food supply during this general strike. The loaves of white bread being distributed highlight not only basic sustenance but also emphasize how vital access to food was during times of social upheaval. This print serves as a historical document that sheds light on an important chapter in European history when ordinary people fought for their rights against oppressive systems. It reminds us of the power that collective action can have in bringing about significant societal changes.
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