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Arrest of the Generals Lecomte and Clement Thomas during the Paris Commune (oil
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Arrest of the Generals Lecomte and Clement Thomas during the Paris Commune (oil
XIR207058 Arrest of the Generals Lecomte and Clement Thomas during the Paris Commune (oil on canvas) by Masse, Emmanuel (1818-81); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12755949
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Arrestation Arresting Capture Commune Hotel De Ville Town Hall Uprising Revolt
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the arrest of Generals Lecomte and Clement Thomas during the Paris Commune. Painted by Emmanuel Masse, this oil on canvas artwork beautifully portrays the intensity and chaos that surrounded this event. In the foreground, we see two defiant generals being captured by soldiers in uniform. Their expressions reveal a mix of shock, anger, and resignation as they are taken into custody. The scene takes place outside the Hotel de Ville, or town hall, which served as a symbol of power for both sides during this revolt. The Paris Commune was a short-lived revolutionary government that emerged after France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War. It represented a radical shift towards socialism and workers' rights but faced fierce opposition from conservative forces known as Versaillais. This image encapsulates not only the physical capture of these generals but also represents the clash between opposing ideologies that defined this period. It serves as a reminder of how political uprisings can lead to dramatic shifts in power structures. Displayed at Musee d Art et d Histoire in Saint-Denis, France, this painting stands as an important historical artifact capturing one moment within a larger narrative of revolution and social change.
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