Franse soldaten in gevecht met Arbieren in de hoofdstraat van Constantine, 13 oktober 1837 1838

This lithograph by Auguste Raffet depicts a scene from the French conquest of Algeria in 1837. The artwork shows French soldiers engaged in combat with Algerian fighters in the main street of Constantine. Raffet was known for his detailed and dramatic depictions of military scenes, and this work is a powerful testament to the brutality of the conflict. The scene, captured in 1838, is a testament to the artistic style of Raffet, a 19th century French artist famous for his war-themed illustrations.