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A gun battle between a bandit and the gendarmerie, Corsica, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
A gun battle between a bandit and the gendarmerie, Corsica, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th July 1898
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Media ID 14880960
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Aiming Bandit Conflict Corsica Criminal F Meaulle Face To Face Firing Fortune Louis Fortune Louis Meaulle Gendarme Hidden Le Petit Journal Lying Meaulle Oswaldo Oswaldo Tofani Policeman Print Collector5 Tofani Wound Wounded Metaphor
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Gritty Encounter - A Gun Battle in Corsica, 1898
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a dramatic moment frozen in time - a fierce gun battle between a notorious bandit and the determined gendarmerie. Created by artist F Meaulle for Le Petit Journal on July 17th, 1898, this vivid illustration transports us to the rugged landscapes of rural Corsica in the late 19th century. In this face-to-face confrontation, hidden among rocky terrain, we witness the clash of two worlds. The bandit, symbolizing lawlessness and rebellion against authority, fiercely fires his weapon while lying wounded on the ground. On the other side stands a resolute gendarme representing order and justice as he aims his gun at his criminal adversary. The vibrant colors bring life to this rustic scene, highlighting both the beauty and brutality of conflict. This artwork serves as a metaphor for societal struggles during that era - where battles were not only fought on distant battlefields but also within one's own country. Fortune Louis Meaulle's masterful engraving skillfully depicts every detail - from the expressions etched onto each man's face to their military uniforms that signify their respective roles. Through this art media piece preserved by AccuSoft Inc. , we are transported back in time to witness an intense moment that forever shaped history. Let us reflect upon this powerful image as it reminds us of our collective past and encourages us to appreciate how far we have come since those turbulent times
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