Militaire oefening met kanonnnen te Fontainebleau 1896

"Militaire oefening met kanonnnen te Fontainebleau" is a photograph by Delizy from 1896 depicting a military exercise taking place in Fontainebleau, France. The scene features a group of soldiers standing near a cannon, which has just fired, resulting in a billow of smoke. The photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a snapshot of military training in the late 19th century and captures the raw power of artillery. The small size of the photograph, measuring 80 mm by 110 mm, allows for a close-up view of the action. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers and the importance of artillery in military operations.