Aanvallende cavalerie in Faubourg Saint-Antoine 1791

Claude Niquet created this print, titled *Aanvallende cavalerie in Faubourg Saint-Antoine*, using an etching technique. The Faubourg Saint-Antoine, a district in Paris known for its working-class population and revolutionary fervor, is depicted here as a site of conflict. Without a date, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact historical moment Niquet is capturing, but it is clear that it speaks to broader issues of class struggle and political unrest. The attacking cavalry embodies the power of the state, contrasted with the implied presence of the Faubourg's inhabitants, who are noticeably absent in the scene. This absence speaks volumes about the vulnerability and erasure of the working class in historical narratives. This work prompts us to reflect on the dynamics of power, the narratives we construct around historical events, and the emotional weight of revolution and resistance.