La Fete de la Federation (The Festival of the Federation), Jean-Baptiste Marie Huet, (French, 1745–1811), Oberkampf & Cie., (Jouy-en-Josas, France, 1759–1815), Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved plate on plain weave, Length of printed cotton with scenes printed in red on white. In one scene, Louis XVI is shown taking the oath of loyalty at the Altar of Liberty while Marie Antoinette and the Dauphin pledge allegiance; Lafayette is in the background. In another scene people are dancing on the ruins of the Bastille. The fabric was designed after the fall of the Bastille

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Size: 4635px × 6000px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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