French Revolution Posters and Art Prints

The volatile period of civil unrest in France during May 1968 was punctuated by demonstrations and massive general strikes as well as the occupation of universities and factories across France. At the height of its fervor, it virtually brought the entire advanced capitalist economy of France to a dramatic halt. The protests reached such a point that political leaders feared civil war or revolution; the national government itself momentarily ceased to function after President Charles de Gaulle secretly left France for a few hours. Although the events sometimes turned violent, they also had artistic and festive aspects with numerous quasi-improvised debates and assemblies, songs, imaginative graffiti, posters and slogans. "May 68" had a...

The volatile period of civil unrest in France during May 1968 was punctuated by demonstrations and massive general strikes as well as the occupation of universities and factories across France. At the height of its fervor, it virtually brought the entire advanced capitalist economy of France to a dramatic halt. The protests reached such a point that political leaders feared civil war or revolution; the national government itself momentarily ceased to function after President Charles de Gaulle secretly left France for a few hours. Although the events sometimes turned violent, they also had artistic and festive aspects with numerous quasi-improvised debates and assemblies, songs, imaginative graffiti, posters and slogans. "May 68" had a...

The volatile period of civil unrest in France during May 1968 was punctuated by demonstrations and massive general strikes as well as the occupation of universities and factories across France. At the height of its fervor, it virtually brought the entire advanced capitalist economy of France to a dramatic halt. The protests reached such a point that political leaders feared civil war or revolution; the national government itself momentarily ceased to function after President Charles de Gaulle secretly left France for a few hours. Although the events sometimes turned violent, they also had artistic and festive aspects with numerous quasi-improvised debates and assemblies, songs, imaginative graffiti, posters and slogans. "May 68" had a...

Javert of Les Miserables has become a Youtube meme lately, so I decided he deserves to be recognised here too

Napoleon fan art

Ink portrait of VOLTAIRE quoting himself created in year 2022. For similar illustrations please check the collection “QUOTES by WRITERS POETS AND HISTORY CHARACTERS”.

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Gilet jaune-symbol of a new revolution

A high resolution digitally remastered 1793 print of the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.

Napoleon crossing the Alps. Black and white illustration executed in digital ink pen. The original was painted by Jacques-Louis David.

Ink portrait of NAPOLEON quoting himself created in year 2022.

She was young, beautiful, and she was infamous. Marie Antionette, The French Queen

Napoleon digital fan art

Ink portrait of NAPOLEON quoting himself created in year 2022.

Napoleon fan art

Pop Art portrait of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE.

Year 2022

Napoleon Bonaparte is a famous figure from French history - revived by a blockbuster movie in 2023. He was a French military commander during the French revolution. He was finally defeated in the Battle of Waterloo.

Digital remaster of the 1848 painting "La République" by French artist Jean-Léon Gérôme, depicting a personification of the French Second Republic.

Victor Hugo portrait and quote: A man is not idle because he is absorbed in thought. There is a visible labor and there is an invisible labor.

Liberté, égalité, fraternité is the moto of the French revolution. This minimalist design is inspiring and elegant. Liberty, equality, fraternity. Vive la France!"

Year 2022

Celebrate Bastille Day in style with this design! It's perfect on a t-shirt, mug, or a phone case. It also makes a great gift for a dad, a friend, or any of your loved ones!

Paris, France. The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l'Étoile — the étoile or "star" of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating avenues. The Arc de Triomphe honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. As the central cohesive element of the Axe historique (historic axis, a sequence of monuments and grand thoroughfares on a route running from the courtyar...

Napoléon Bonaparte, born August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica, died May 5, 1821 in Longwood on the Island of St. Helena) - French statesman, military commander and political leader, as Napoleon I, Emperor of the French and head of the First French Empire in 1804–1814 and in 1815, previously First Consul of the French Republic 1799–1804, president (1802–1805), and then King of Italy (1805–1814), protector of the Confederation of the Rhine (1806–1813), and therefore the actual head of the Duchy of Warsaw. Considered the greatest military commander in history, as well as one of the most important figures in the history of France and the world. The period of the Napoleonic Wars had an impact almost throughout Europe.

*cough cough* eat the rich *cough cough*

NAPOLEON

Queen Marie Antoinette of The Dead Queen Detectives (and Sheep)

Digital illustration of Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoléon Bonaparte[a] (/nəˈpoʊliən ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/,1 French: [napɔleɔ̃ bɔnɑpaʁt]; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French statesman and military leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars. He was Emperor of the French as Napoleon I from 1804 until 1814 and again briefly in 1815 during the Hundred Days. Napoleon dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. He won most of these wars and the vast majority of his battles, building a large empire that ruled over much of continental Europe before its final collapse in 1815...

Napoléon Bonaparte, born August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica, died May 5, 1821 in Longwood on the Island of St. Helena) - French statesman, military commander and political leader, as Napoleon I, Emperor of the French and head of the First French Empire in 1804–1814 and in 1815, previously First Consul of the French Republic 1799–1804, president (1802–1805), and then King of Italy (1805–1814), protector of the Confederation of the Rhine (1806–1813), and therefore the actual head of the Duchy of Warsaw. Considered the greatest military commander in history, as well as one of the most important figures in the history of France and the world. The period of the Napoleonic Wars had an impact almost throughout Europe.

*cough cough* eat the rich *cough cough*

No Sign of Glory- Copyright Alan Lathwell

Moto of New Hampshire and the French Revolution

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French emperor and military commander who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars. He was the leader of the French Republic as First Consul from 1799 to 1804, then of the French Empire as Emperor of France from 1804 until 1814, and briefly again in 1815. His political and cultural legacy endures as a celebrated and controversial leader. He initiated many enduring reforms but has been criticized for his authoritarian rule. He is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history and his wars and campaigns are still studied at military colleges worldwide.

Marie Antoinette, Queen, France, Portrait