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June Days Collection

"Remembering the June Days: A Glimpse into Paris' Revolutionary Uprising of 1848" In the heart of Paris, a somber scene unfolds at the Pantheon

Background imageJune Days Collection: French military display in Paris at the time of the June Days uprising (French)

French military display in Paris at the time of the June Days uprising (French: les journees de Juin)
5669243 French military display in Paris at the time of the June Days uprising (French: les journees de Juin), staged by the workers of France from 23 to 26 June 1848

Background imageJune Days Collection: The French Second Republic, 1848-1852 (colour litho)

The French Second Republic, 1848-1852 (colour litho)
5207764 The French Second Republic, 1848-1852 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Second Republic, 1848-1852)

Background imageJune Days Collection: General Lamoriciere negotiating with armed workers defending their barricade outside the Saint

General Lamoriciere negotiating with armed workers defending their barricade outside the Saint Martin barracks, Paris
5208131 General Lamoriciere negotiating with armed workers defending their barricade outside the Saint Martin barracks, Paris, 23 June 1848 (engraving) by French School

Background imageJune Days Collection: French soldiers attacking a barricade on the Place du Petit-Pont during the June Days uprising in

French soldiers attacking a barricade on the Place du Petit-Pont during the June Days uprising in Paris
5208128 French soldiers attacking a barricade on the Place du Petit-Pont during the June Days uprising in Paris, Revolution of 1848 (engraving) by French School

Background imageJune Days Collection: Post office on the Place Maubert on fire during the June Days uprising, Paris, 1848 (engraving)

Post office on the Place Maubert on fire during the June Days uprising, Paris, 1848 (engraving)
5208125 Post office on the Place Maubert on fire during the June Days uprising, Paris, 1848 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJune Days Collection: French army troops bivouacked in the square in front of the Pantheon, Paris, June 1848 (engraving)

French army troops bivouacked in the square in front of the Pantheon, Paris, June 1848 (engraving)
5208126 French army troops bivouacked in the square in front of the Pantheon, Paris, June 1848 (engraving) by French School

Background imageJune Days Collection: French army troops attacking insurgents occupying the Pantheon, Paris, 24 June 1848 (engraving)

French army troops attacking insurgents occupying the Pantheon, Paris, 24 June 1848 (engraving)
5208129 French army troops attacking insurgents occupying the Pantheon, Paris, 24 June 1848 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJune Days Collection: FRANCE: REVOLUTION, 1848. Barricades at the entrance of the Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine in

FRANCE: REVOLUTION, 1848. Barricades at the entrance of the Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine in Paris, France, during the June 1848 riots in Paris after the closing of the national workshops

Background imageJune Days Collection: FRANCE: REVOLUTION, 1848. Barricade at the corner of the Boulevard Rue Mazagran

FRANCE: REVOLUTION, 1848. Barricade at the corner of the Boulevard Rue Mazagran, near Porte Saint-Denis in Paris, during the Revolution of 1848 following the closing of the national workshops



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"Remembering the June Days: A Glimpse into Paris' Revolutionary Uprising of 1848" In the heart of Paris, a somber scene unfolds at the Pantheon. General Brea and his aide-de-camp lie in state, their lives brutally taken by revolutionaries during the June Days uprising. This engraving captures the aftermath, a poignant reminder of the chaos that gripped France's Second Republic from 1848 to 1852. As we delve deeper into history, another image emerges - a funeral float carrying the bodies of victims winds its way through Paris towards the Church of la Madeleine. The city mourns as it pays tribute to those lost in this violent struggle for change on July 6th, 1848. The Place de la Concorde becomes a solemn gathering ground for yet another funeral service honoring these fallen souls. Engraved forever in memory is this moment when grief enveloped Paris and its people stood united against oppression. Amidst these scenes of mourning lies an attempt at negotiation outside Saint Martin barracks. General Lamoriciere engages with armed workers defending their barricade on June 23rd, hoping to find common ground amidst mounting tensions. In Nantes stands a monument dedicated to General Jean Baptiste Fidele Brea - executed by revolutionaries during these fateful days in Paris. It serves as a stark reminder of both heroism and tragedy intertwined within this tumultuous period. French soldiers clash with insurgents on Place du Petit-Pont; an engraving capturing one battle among many fought throughout these revolutionary times. Flames engulfing post offices on Place Maubert further illustrate the destruction left in their wake. Yet amid all this chaos, French army troops bivouac before Pantheon Square - ready to quell any further uprisings that may arise from discontented hearts seeking change or justice. A final engraving reveals French troops storming the Pantheon, a symbol of resistance.