Battery No.1 opens fire, from Souvenirs d’Italie: Expédition de Rome 1854

"Battery No. 1 Opens Fire" is a lithograph by the French artist Auguste Raffet. It depicts a scene from the 1849 Roman Republic, specifically the artillery battery of the Roman Republic firing at French troops during the siege of Rome. The image captures the intensity of the conflict with its depiction of smoke and men in action. Raffet, known for his detailed and realistic depictions of military scenes, effectively conveys the chaos and drama of this important historical moment. This lithograph, which forms part of the series *Souvenirs d’Italie: Expédition de Rome,* showcases Raffet's talents in capturing the spirit of battle.