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Banditry in Italy (colour litho)
2818456 Banditry in Italy (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banditry in Italy. The pillage of a house in Sicily. Le brigandage en Italie. Pillage d une maison en Sicile. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 9 December 1893.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25531050
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This print titled "Banditry in Italy" depicts a scene of chaos and lawlessness in 19th century Sicily. The colour lithograph, created by Frederic Theodore Lix and published in Le Petit Journal on December 9,1893, offers a glimpse into the rampant crime that plagued the Italian countryside during this time. In the image, we witness the pillage of a farmhouse by ruthless bandits. The composition is filled with violence and disorder as these criminals seize valuable possessions from terrified inhabitants. As oxen and bulls roam freely amidst the chaos, it becomes evident that even livestock is not spared from their thieving hands. The artist's attention to detail transports us back to an era where rural communities lived under constant threat from marauding bandits. This snapshot of history serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by hardworking farmers who struggled to protect their livelihoods against such criminal acts. The presence of the Italian flag subtly reminds us that this was not an isolated incident but rather a reflection of broader societal issues within Italy at that time. Banditry became synonymous with Sicilian culture during this period, leaving its mark on both local communities and European perceptions alike. Through this powerful image, we are transported to an era defined by violence and desperation—a stark reminder of how far society has come since then.
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