Tree of Liberty, cut down in Paris, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images

Tree of Liberty, cut down in Paris, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Tree of Liberty, cut down in Paris, 1850. During the past week riots of a revolutionary character have taken place in that capital; the ostensible cause of which was the removal of some of the decayed trees of liberty which disfigured the Boulevards...On the tree of liberty at the Porte St. Martin, the inscription of "Vive la Republique Nouvelle" had been placed. This tree was also decorated with fresh wreaths and ribbons; a small bust of Liberty was placed on the trunk; and under it, a placard, with an extract from the Code Penal. The mob formed a circle about the tree, dancing, and singing the Marseillaise; and lanterns and torches gleamed in every direction...Between two and three o'clock in the afternoon, the crowd became so thick and compact about the Porte St. Martin, that troops had to be ordered up to keep the streets clear...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Media ID 36213403

© The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Axeman Chopping Felling Lamp Lamppost Lantern Lanterns Liberty Paris Ile De France France Parisian Parisians Revolutionaries Revolutionary Riot Rioting Riots Street Lamp Street Light Street Lighting Streetlighting Symbol Symbolic Tools

MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.