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Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. August
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Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. August
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. Act passed in France by the Constituent Assembly on August 26, 1789 with seventeen articles that define the rights of citizens and the nation. It is a fundamental document of French Revolution. Carnavalet Museum. Paris. France
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1789 Angel Articles Assembly Citizen Declaration Document Human Revolution Seventeen Rights
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This evocative print captures the historical significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, an influential document passed by the National Constituent Assembly in France on August 26, 1789. With seventeen articles, this groundbreaking text defined the fundamental rights of citizens and the nation during the tumultuous 18th century. The image, housed in the Carnavalet Museum in Paris, portrays an angelic figure holding the Declaration aloft, its pages open for all to see. The angel's outstretched hand symbolizes the unchaining of human potential, as the document's principles aimed to free individuals from the oppressive constraints of the monarchy and feudalism. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is a cornerstone of French history and the French Revolution, as it set the stage for the establishment of modern human rights. The document asserts that all men are born and remain free and equal in rights, and that the aim of every political institution is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible rights of man. This contemporary print serves as a reminder of the enduring importance of the Declaration, which continues to inspire and inform contemporary discussions on human rights and citizenship. The eye in the image, gazing intently at the document, represents the collective consciousness of humanity, bearing witness to the ongoing struggle for freedom, equality, and justice.
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