Vendome Column Down
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Vendome Column Down
The Colonne de la Place Vendome, Paris, surmounted with a statue of Napoleon, is pulled down by the Communards
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1871 Colonne Communards Commune Napoleon Pulled Surmounted Vendome
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This evocative image captures the tumultuous events of the Paris Commune of 1871, as the Vendome Column in Place Vendome, Paris, is brought down. The Column, surmounted by a statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, had long been a symbol of imperial power and monarchical rule in France. But during the brief reign of the Paris Commune, a revolutionary government established in the wake of the Franco-Prussian War, the statue was seen as a relic of the old regime. In this photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, the Column is in the process of being dismantled, with workers using ropes and pulleys to pull it from its base. The statue of Napoleon, once proudly perched atop the Column, lies cradled in the arms of a worker, awaiting its turn to be removed. The scene is chaotic, with onlookers gathered around the Column, some cheering and others expressing disapproval. The sky above is overcast, reflecting the uncertainty and turmoil of the times. The Paris Commune, which lasted from March to May 1871, was a pivotal moment in French history. It marked the end of the Second French Empire and the beginning of the Third Republic. The events of the Commune, including the storming of the Tuileries Palace, the Reign of Terror, and the eventual suppression of the Commune by French military forces, would shape the course of French politics for decades to come. This powerful photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in French history, as the old order was dismantled and a new one began to take shape. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of revolution and the enduring impact of historical events on the collective memory of a nation.
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