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Rask the dog killing an English soldier - illustration from Bug-Jargal, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
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Rask the dog killing an English soldier - illustration from Bug-Jargal, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909643 Rask the dog killing an English soldier - illustration from Bug-Jargal, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Valnay Pere et fils (fl.1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold d Auverney rescues Rask the dog from the French camp. The dog jumps to the English soldiers throat and kills him - published in Cent dessins : Extraits des oeuvres de Victor Hugo;
Victor Marie Hugo (1802 - 1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. He is considered one of the greatest and best known French writers. ); Prismatic Pictures
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This engraving, titled "Rask the dog killing an English soldier" is a powerful illustration from Bug-Jargal, a 19th-century novel by Victor Hugo. The artwork, created by Valnay Pere et fils in 1879, depicts a dramatic scene where Leopold d'Auverney rescues Rask the dog from a French camp. In this intense moment, Rask leaps towards an English soldier's throat with unwavering loyalty and determination. The image captures the chaos of battle as the soldier is overwhelmed by the ferocious attack. The artist skillfully portrays the raw emotion and tension of this life-or-death encounter. Victor Hugo, renowned for his literary genius during the Romantic movement, wrote Bug-Jargal as one of his early works. This gripping tale explores themes of loyalty and sacrifice amidst colonial conflict in Haiti. The detailed engraving showcases not only the bravery of Rask but also highlights Hugo's ability to create vivid characters that resonate with readers even today. It serves as a testament to both Hugo's talent as a writer and Valnay Pere et fils' artistic prowess in bringing this thrilling scene to life. This print offers viewers an opportunity to delve into history through art—a visual representation that encapsulates the power of literature and its ability to transport us into different worlds.
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