FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. Scene at the National Assembly at Versailles, the night of August 4-5, 1789. Members are debating the abolition of feudal priviliges. Contemporary French line engraving after C. Monnet, painter to the King
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FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. Scene at the National Assembly at Versailles, the night of August 4-5, 1789. Members are debating the abolition of feudal priviliges. Contemporary French line engraving after C. Monnet, painter to the King
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Media ID 7562835
1789 Abolition Argument Assembly Class Clergy Debate Delegate French Revolution Hall National Politics Revolution Upper Class Versailles Feudal Privilege
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the French Revolution of 1789. The scene unfolds at the National Assembly in Versailles, during the night of August 4-5. In this image, we witness members engaged in a passionate debate over the abolition of feudal privileges. The artist, C. Monnet, painter to the King, skillfully translates this historic event into a contemporary French line engraving. Through intricate details and masterful strokes, he brings to life the intensity and significance of this assembly. The atmosphere within the hall is charged with tension as delegates from various classes engage in heated arguments. The clergy and upper-class men are among those present, representing different factions with conflicting interests. This image serves as a powerful reminder of how political revolutions can reshape societies by challenging established norms and hierarchies. It symbolizes an era when people fought for equality and justice against oppressive systems that favored only a privileged few. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, we are transported back to that fateful night in 1789 when France stood on the precipice of change. It invites us to reflect on our own struggles for freedom and reminds us that progress often comes through spirited debates such as these depicted here.
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