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Austria 19th century. Labour movement
Austria 19th century. Labour movement. Charge of Austrian hussars against the strikers mutineers in the neighborhood of New-Lerchenfeld (Vienna), April 8, 1890. Colored engraving
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Attack Austria Austrian Cavalry Charge Claim Demonstration Demonstrators Fight Labor Laborer Labour Labourer Labouring Movement Mutineers Mutiny Neighborhood Picket Proletarian Proletariat Protest Rebellion Revolt Riot Sable Strike Striker Struggle Struggling Uprising Vienna Worker Workerism Husar Rioter
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This powerful and evocative colored engraving captures the intensity of the clash between the Austrian hussars and the strikers during the labor movement in Vienna, Austria, on April 8, 1890. The image portrays a pivotal moment in the class struggle between the proletariat and the ruling class, as the laborers, dressed in their working clothes, stand their ground against the charging cavalry in the neighborhood of New-Lerchenfeld. The labor movement in Austria during the 19th century was marked by numerous protests, strikes, and uprisings, as workers demanded better wages, working conditions, and political representation. This particular incident took place during a demonstration, where the strikers had set up a picket line to prevent scab labor from crossing. The hussars, sent in by the authorities to quell the unrest, charged at the demonstrators with their sabres drawn. The engraving showcases the raw emotion and determination of both sides, with the laborers clenching their fists and the hussars brandishing their swords. The contrast between the sable-clad horses and the working-class men in their simple clothes highlights the stark divide between the ruling class and the laboring class. The rioters, some of whom are shown with their shirts off, are a testament to the physical and emotional toll of the struggle. This contemporary image offers a glimpse into the historical context of the labor movement in Austria during the 19th century, a period marked by intense class struggle and the fight for workers' rights. The engraving serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of the working class in their pursuit of a better future.
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