Karren met gewonden rijden weg terwijl de Fransen en Arabieren vechten, 24 november 1836 1837

Auguste Raffet created this print titled 'Carts with wounded men drive away while the French and Arabs fight' on November 24, 1836. Raffet’s print plunges us into the French conquest of Algeria, a brutal, colonial campaign that began in 1830. The lithograph depicts a scene of violence and turmoil; French soldiers clash with Algerian warriors. Amidst this chaos, carts laden with wounded men are hurried away from the battlefield, a stark reminder of war’s human cost. Raffet was known for his ability to capture the dynamism and drama of battle scenes. Here, he lays bare the grim realities of armed conflict. This work invites reflection on France's colonial past, and the legacies of imperialism that continue to shape our world. It encourages us to confront uncomfortable truths about power, violence, and the human condition. How do we grapple with the history of conflict and its lasting impact on individuals and societies?