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A Sans Culotte with his Pike, a Carter, a Market Porter, a Cobbler and a Carpenter
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A Sans Culotte with his Pike, a Carter, a Market Porter, a Cobbler and a Carpenter
XIR191472 A Sans Culotte with his Pike, a Carter, a Market Porter, a Cobbler and a Carpenter (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright
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Armed Bayonet Civilian Phrygian Cap Profession Revolutionaries Revolutionary Menuisier
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This print, titled "A Sans Culotte with his Pike, a Carter, a Market Porter, a Cobbler and a Carpenter" takes us back to the vibrant streets of 18th-century Paris. Created by the talented Lesueur Brothers, this gouache on card artwork is now housed in the Musee Carnavalet. The image showcases an array of individuals from different professions and walks of life during the time of revolution. A Sans Culotte stands tall at the center, armed with his pike as a symbol of resistance against oppression. His determined gaze reflects the spirit of change that swept through France during this period. Beside him are other working-class figures - a carter, market porter, cobbler, and carpenter - each representing their respective trades. Their presence emphasizes how ordinary citizens played crucial roles in shaping history. The attention to detail is remarkable; we can almost feel the texture of their clothing and sense their determination radiating off them. The iconic Phrygian cap adorns many heads in this scene as an emblematic signifier for liberty and equality. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical documentation. It transports us back to revolutionary Paris while shedding light on the diverse professions that contributed to societal transformation. As we admire this piece from Fine Art Finder's collection courtesy of Bridgeman Images, let it remind us that every individual has the power to make an impact in times of change.
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