Karren met gewonden rijden weg terwijl de Fransen en Arabieren vechten, 24 november 1836 by Auguste Raffet

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

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photo of handprinted image

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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homemade paper

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pale palette

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pale colours

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ink paper printed

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light coloured

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

"Karren met gewonden rijden weg terwijl de Fransen en Arabieren vechten, 24 november 1836" is a lithograph created by Auguste Raffet in 1837. This artwork depicts the chaos of the Battle of Constantine, a pivotal moment in the French conquest of Algeria. Raffet, known for his detailed and dramatic representations of military scenes, captures the urgency and tension of the battlefield. The lithograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the realities of 19th-century warfare, showcasing the interaction between French and Arab soldiers as well as the injured being carried away from the conflict.

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