Picture No | 10195746 |
Date | June 1871 |
Description | Petroleuse Execution 1871 |
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A petroleuse - a woman supporter of the Commune who set fire to buildings - is cornered at the Louvre and executed on the spot by government soldiers.
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Source | Engraving by Jules Pelcoq in 'The Illustrated London News', 10 June 1871, page 557 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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