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Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana (engraving)
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Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana (engraving)
2789380 Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana. Violence in the disputed territory on the border with Brazil between gold prospectors and bandits. Le lieutenant Lunier tue par les aventuriers du Carsewenne, Un Combat A La Guyane. Illustration for Le Petit Parisien (Supplement Litteraire Illustre), 9 June 1895. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25494562
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Bandits French Guiana Gold Rush Latinamerica Lawlessness Shot Southamerica Americhe Killing Latine America
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The captivating engraving titled "Killing of Lieutenant Lunier in French Guiana" takes us back to the lawless and violent era of the 19th century. This powerful image, part of a private collection, depicts a tragic event that unfolded in the disputed territory on the border between French Guiana and Brazil. In this scene, we witness Lieutenant Lunier's untimely demise at the hands of gold prospectors and bandits known as the adventurers du Carsewenne. The violence erupts amidst a backdrop of lush South American landscapes, where greed for gold fuels conflicts and bloodshed. This artwork originally appeared as an illustration for Le Petit Parisien (Supplement Litteraire Illustre) on June 9th, 1895. Through digital restoration, its details have been preserved for contemporary viewers to reflect upon this historical moment. The engraving serves as a haunting reminder of how lawlessness prevailed during the gold rush period in French Guiana. It sheds light on the dangers faced by those who sought their fortune in these uncharted territories while highlighting broader themes such as imperialism and colonial disputes. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported to an era when guns ruled over justice and life was cheap. It stands as a testament to both human resilience and our capacity for destruction—a poignant reflection on history's darker chapters within Latin America's western hemisphere: Americhe - The Americas.
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