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A French detatchment attacking Moroccan bandits on the Algerian-Moroccan frontier (colour litho)
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A French detatchment attacking Moroccan bandits on the Algerian-Moroccan frontier (colour litho)
2779247 A French detatchment attacking Moroccan bandits on the Algerian-Moroccan frontier (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French detatchment attacking Moroccan bandits on the Algerian-Moroccan frontier. Sur la frontiere Algero-Marocaine. Un detachement Francais chatie une troupe de pillards Marocains. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 18 November 1906.); © Look and Learn
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This print titled "A French detachment attacking Moroccan bandits on the Algerian-Moroccan frontier" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image, captured by an anonymous 20th-century French School artist, showcases the intense warfare that occurred during colonial times in North Africa. In this scene, we witness a fierce battle between a French detachment and Moroccan bandits amidst the vast desert of Sahara. The cavalrymen charge forward with determination, their horses galloping swiftly as they engage in combat against the enemy. Camels also play a crucial role in this conflict, carrying soldiers and supplies across the treacherous terrain. The clash between these opposing forces represents not only a struggle for power but also reflects the complex dynamics of colonialism and its impact on African nations like Morocco and Algeria. It is an illustration of how foreign powers sought control over territories through military might. The vivid colors of this lithograph bring life to every detail - from the swirling sands beneath hooves to the intensity etched onto each soldier's face. This artwork was originally featured in Le Petit Journal on November 18th, 1906, providing readers with a glimpse into distant lands and conflicts beyond their own borders. As we observe this historical moment frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of both humanity's capacity for violence and our relentless pursuit for dominance throughout history.
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