Fotoreproductie van De beschaving van de 19e eeuw door Antoine Wiertz before 1868

This photograph by Edmond Fierlants is a reproduction of Antoine Wiertz's painting "De beschaving van de 19e eeuw" (The Civilization of the 19th Century). Taken before 1868, it captures two scenes from the larger painting. The top image depicts a woman being attacked by men with weapons, while the bottom image shows a woman struggling with a shadowy figure. The dramatic composition and use of light and shadow reflect the dark and unsettling themes explored in Wiertz's original work, offering a commentary on the social and political realities of the 19th century.