A boy shot by a Prussian gendarme escaping from a correctional facility, 1900
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A boy shot by a Prussian gendarme escaping from a correctional facility, 1900
A boy shot by a Prussian gendarme escaping from a correctional facility, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th March 1900
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Media ID 14881145
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Attempt Attempted Back Correctional Facility Escape Escaping Gendarme Guard Helmet Knapsack Le Petit Journal Policeman Print Collector5 Prussia Prussian Running Shooting Shot Institution
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a dramatic moment in history - the escape of a young boy from a Prussian correctional facility in 1900. The image, originally featured as an illustration in Le Petit Journal on March 4th, depicts the harrowing event with vivid detail. In the foreground, we see the courageous boy desperately running for his life, his face etched with determination and fear. His tattered clothing and worn-out knapsack bear witness to his troubled past within the institution walls. Behind him looms a Prussian gendarme, helmet gleaming under the moonlit night sky. With gun drawn and aimed at his fleeing target, this guard represents authority and power. The tension is palpable as this daring escape unfolds before our eyes. The artist's skillful use of color adds depth to this nineteenth-century scene, transporting us back to a time when justice was harshly enforced. This powerful engraving serves as both a historical document and an art media masterpiece. It reminds us of the resilience of individuals who dare to defy their circumstances in pursuit of freedom. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded that even against seemingly insurmountable odds, human spirit can prevail.
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