Transport van gevangenen in Piemonte 1850s

Franz Adam’s “Transport van gevangenen in Piemonte” is a 19th-century lithograph depicting a scene of prisoners being transported through an Italian village. The artwork captures the grim reality of the time, featuring guards on horseback and a group of prisoners on foot, their weary faces reflecting their hardship. This print, created in the 1850s, provides a glimpse into the historical context of prisoner transportation and serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict. Adam’s detailed depiction of the scene captures the nuances of both the soldiers and the prisoners, highlighting the stark realities of 19th-century warfare and imprisonment. This piece offers valuable insight into the social and political climate of the time.