“AU NOM DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, UNE ET INDIVISIBLE”: FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY BROADSIDE
(FRENCH REVOLUTION). French Revolutionary broadside. Arras: de l'Imprimerie du citoyen Leducq, le 7 Floreal, an deux de la Republique Francaise (April 27, 1793). Measuring approximately 14 inches by 19 inches; framed, entire piece measures 21-1/2 inches by 25-1/2 inches.
Original French broadside from the “Reign of Terror.”
The Judgement of the Revolutionary Tribunal established at Arras, condemning Louis-Francois-Marie Caneau-Desangris to death for being “a traitor to the Country and an author or accomplice in the conspiracy plotted against the People of France and her Liberty.” The evidence against Caneau consisted of two letters: one sent from Douai, dated 1 December 1790, addressed to M. Dhene, a merchant in Roncq; the other dated January 1792, addressed to Caneau, which supposedly implicated him in repeated attempts to provoke the dissolution of the National Assembly, demonstrated his bitterness and derision toward the Nation and its Liberty and the respectable title of Citizen, and proved that he fraternized with the enemies of the Belgian Revolution, who believed the people should remain enslaved. The Revolutionary Tribunals, established in March of 1793 by the National Convention to try suspected counter-revolutionaries and execute those found guilty, were quite successful in their efforts.
Very good condition, with only minor soiling and fading. A handsome piece, set in varied typefaces. Framed.