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GARDES DU CORPS FEAST
Officers of the Gardes du Corps - the royal bodyguard - stage a feast where they toast the king, damn the revolution and trample the tricouleur. The people are not amused. Date: 1 October 1789
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Media ID 20157547
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1789 Amused Bodyguard Corps Damn Feast Gardes Revolution Toast Trample Tricouleur
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of 'Gardes du Corps Feast' from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intrigue and tension of the French Revolution as officers of the royal bodyguard, the Gardes du Corps, stage a defiant feast. Raising toasts to the king and damning the revolution, they unwittingly provoke the anger of the people. This captivating image, dated 1 October 1789, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history. Bring this piece of historical art into your home or office to spark conversation and add depth to your decor.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.2cm (11" x 7.2")
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.
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This striking image captures the defiant spirit of the Gardes du Corps, the elite royal bodyguard, during the tumultuous days of the French Revolution. The photograph, taken on October 1, 1789, depicts the officers in full regalia, gathered around a grand banquet table, raising their glasses in a toast to their monarch. The room is adorned with opulent decorations, a stark contrast to the poverty and hardship faced by the masses outside. In the background, the tricolor flag of the Revolution, symbolizing liberty, equality, and fraternity, lies trampled underfoot. The officers' gestures and expressions convey a sense of arrogance and dismissal towards the revolutionary ideals that were sweeping through France. The people of Paris, who had recently stormed the Bastille fortress and seized control of their city, were not amused by this display of royalist defiance. Tensions between the aristocracy and the common people were at an all-time high, and this feast served only to fuel the growing anger and resentment. The Gardes du Corps, once revered for their loyalty and bravery, were now seen as out-of-touch symbols of the old regime. The Revolution was a turning point in French history, and this photograph offers a poignant reminder of the complex and often volatile political landscape of the time. The Gardes du Corps' feast would ultimately prove to be a short-lived act of rebellion, as the Revolution continued to gather momentum and eventually triumphed over the monarchy.
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