February 1848: a New Revolution The July Monarchy proved to be unsuccessful to respond to the needs of the lower classes whose working and living conditions had greatly worsened. From 22 February to 25 February […]
- 08 -172016
Rouget de Lisle & La Marseillaise : episode 8
To Arms! French sculptor François Rude (1784-1855) was awarded the commission of the high relief that became known as The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792 ; on one of right face of the arc de […]
- 08 -122016
Rouget de Lisle & La Marseillaise : episode 7
The July Revolution La Marseillaise was sung during the July Revolution. A portrait realised by French sculptor David d’Anger the preceding year also helped to remember its author. Following his election as lieutenant general of […]
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