Aanvallende cavalerie in Faubourg Saint-Antoine 1791

This 1791 engraving by Claude Niquet depicts the "Attrocement au Faubourg Antoine," an event during the French Revolution. The scene shows a confrontation between French cavalry and armed citizens in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine district of Paris. The print depicts a moment of chaos and violence, emphasizing the dramatic tension of the event and serving as a historical record of this pivotal time in French history. The artwork's small dimensions make it an intimate yet impactful representation of the revolution.