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Prisoner Sprung
Citizens of Paris and the National Guard rescue an elderly prisoner from the Bastille prison, 14th July 1789. The storming and destruction of the prison has come to be seen as the starting point of the French Revolution. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11791048
© 2011 Getty Images
1906 Chain Flaming Torch French Revolution Medium Group Of People Only Men People, Only Prisoner Revolution Smoke Soldier 1826 Diry Orig
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Prisoner Sprung - A Glimpse into the Birth of Revolution
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. This print takes us back to a pivotal moment in history - the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14,1789. The image captures the intense atmosphere as citizens of Paris, joined by members of the National Guard, rally together to rescue an elderly prisoner from his captors. In this medium group portrait, we see a diverse crowd consisting solely of men. Their determined faces are veiled in smoke that fills the air, adding an aura of chaos and urgency to the scene. Among them stands a soldier holding a flaming torch high above his head, symbolizing their collective defiance against oppression. The elderly prisoner at the center is bound by chains that have confined him for far too long. His weathered face reflects both fear and hope as he witnesses his unexpected liberation unfold before him. This powerful image serves as a visual testament to human resilience and unity in times of struggle. Considered by many historians as the starting point of the French Revolution, this engraving immortalizes an event that forever changed France's destiny. It reminds us that ordinary people possess extraordinary power when they unite with unwavering determination against injustice. As we gaze upon this historic photograph print from Fine Art Storehouse's collection, we are transported back in time - witnessing firsthand how one act can ignite a revolution and shape nations for generations to come.
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