Prise de la Bastille par les Citoyens de Paris...; C'est ainsi que l'on punit les traitres
Summary
Citizens with guns and pikes outside of the Bastille, July 14, 1789, and heads of "traitors" being carried on pikes.
Translated titles: The taking of the Bastille by the citizens of Paris...; The traitors are punished.
Possibly purchased by George IV from William Holland in 1790. Source: Kate Heard, Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle.
Forms part of: French Political Cartoon Collection (Library of Congress).
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Date
01/01/1789
Source
Library of Congress
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