Photographic Print : Fighting, Bar. St Martin
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Fighting, Bar. St Martin
The barriere Saint-Martin is set on fire. Date: 28 July 1830
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Media ID 14112318
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1830 Barriere Martin Revolution
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Fighting, Bar. St Martin" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the turbulent events of 1830. Witness the iconic Barriere Saint-Martin, set ablaze during the July Revolution. Add this mesmerizing piece to your collection and bring a piece of historical significance into your home or office. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring the story to life.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 15.3cm (11" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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 evocative image captures the chaotic scene of the Barriere Saint-Martin in Paris being set on fire during the July Revolution of 1830. The Barriere Saint-Martin, a toll gate and customs post located on the outskirts of Paris, became a focal point of the revolutionary unrest that swept through France in the summer of 1830. On the evening of July 28, 1830, a large crowd of Parisians, led by the National Guard, gathered at the barriere to demand the abdication of King Charles X. Tensions boiled over as the royal troops stationed at the barriere refused to yield to the crowd's demands. The resulting confrontation quickly escalated into a violent clash, with both sides exchanging gunfire and hurling projectiles. As the fighting intensified, the barriere was set ablaze, marking a turning point in the revolution. The flames illuminated the night sky, casting an ominous glow over the scene as the revolutionaries pressed their attack on the royal troops. The fall of the Barriere Saint-Martin symbolized the end of the Bourbon monarchy and the beginning of the July Monarchy under King Louis-Philippe. This historic photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a unique glimpse into the tumultuous events of the July Revolution. The image captures the raw emotion and intensity of the moment, offering a powerful reminder of the transformative power of revolution and the indelible mark it leaves on history.
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