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The Planting of a Tree of Liberty, c. 1789 (gouache on paper)
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The Planting of a Tree of Liberty, c. 1789 (gouache on paper)
XIR21170 The Planting of a Tree of Liberty, c.1789 (gouache on paper) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: perpetuating the memory of Liberty; plantation d un arbre de la liberte; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12758782
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Band Bayonets Cobbled Street Digging Mayor National Guard Pike Revolutionaries Singing French Revolution
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The Planting of a Tree of Liberty, c. 1789 - A Symbolic Act of Freedom and Unity
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. In this print, we are transported back to the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. The Lesueur Brothers' gouache on paper masterpiece, "The Planting of a Tree of Liberty" captures a pivotal moment in history when the concept of liberty took root in the hearts and minds of revolutionaries. Amidst a bustling crowd gathered on a cobbled street, soldiers armed with pikes stand alongside members of the National Guard. With bayonets gleaming under the sunlight, they create an atmosphere charged with anticipation and determination. As their shovels dig into the earth, they symbolically plant not just any tree but one that represents freedom itself. The scene is filled with music and celebration as a band plays joyous tunes while revolutionaries sing songs that echo through time. The mayor stands proudly at center stage, overseeing this historic event that perpetuates the memory and ideals of liberty for generations to come. This powerful image encapsulates both hope and defiance—a visual testament to unity amidst chaos. It serves as a reminder that even in times marked by strife and uncertainty, humanity's yearning for freedom can prevail. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork from Musee Carnavalet in Paris, France, we are reminded once again why art has such transformative power—to transport us across centuries and immerse us in moments where ordinary people dared to dream big; where planting a simple
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