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Troupes anglaises: le bagage de campagne, 1815 (hand-coloured etching)
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Troupes anglaises: le bagage de campagne, 1815 (hand-coloured etching)
3664699 Troupes anglaises: le bagage de campagne, 1815 (hand-coloured etching) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Martinez, Aaron; publisher; French print publisher, 1762-1841
British troops: the campaign luggage); eFitzwilliam Museum; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23647058
© Fitzwilliam Museum Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK / Bridgeman Images
Absurd Baggage Barrel Bayonet Heavy Load Luggage Napoleonic Possessions Ridiculous Tired Trudging Weary
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This hand-coloured etching by Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix titled "Troupes anglaises: le bagage de campagne, 1815" captures a humorous and satirical scene from the Napoleonic era. The print, housed in the Fitzwilliam Museum at the University of Cambridge, UK, depicts British troops on their campaign with an absurdly large amount of luggage. In this comical caricature, we see a weary soldier trudging along under the weight of numerous barrels and bags while his wife carries a child and another load herself. The exaggerated size and number of possessions highlight the ridiculousness of military baggage during that time period. Delacroix's engraving not only pokes fun at the excessive burden placed on soldiers but also offers a satirical commentary on politics and society. Through this image, he subtly criticizes political leaders who prioritize material possessions over human lives. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every element of this print - from the soldier's tired expression to his wife's determined stride. The use of vibrant colors adds depth and liveliness to the scene. Overall, "Troupes anglaises: le bagage de campagne" is both amusing and thought-provoking. It serves as a reminder that even in times of war, humor can be found amidst hardship.
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