Fall of the Bastille

Francois Lamenc, Artist

This is one of the prints in our collection. It was made in France in circa 1879.
About the Work
This engraving was made approximately 90 years after the Fall of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. This event is considered the beginning of the French Revolution.
Measurements
image: 430 x 536mm
support: 636 x 788mm
Media
engraving on paper
Description
A crowd of people in disarray outside heavy metal gates, one man wearing white is held aloft, standing with his arms held up.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Purchased for the Gallery by Mr & Mrs Neame, 1922.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
1922

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Accession Number:
1994/61/1