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Fifty deserters from the French Foreign Legion stopping a train at Bourached, Algeria (colour litho)
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Fifty deserters from the French Foreign Legion stopping a train at Bourached, Algeria (colour litho)
3099202 Fifty deserters from the French Foreign Legion stopping a train at Bourached, Algeria (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fifty deserters from the French Foreign Legion stopping a train at Bourached, Algeria. Cinquante deserteurs de la legion etrangere arretent un train a Bou-Rached. Illustration for Le Petit Parisien, 3 January 1909.); © Look and Learn
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This print captures a historical moment in Algeria during the early 20th century. Titled "Fifty deserters from the French Foreign Legion stopping a train at Bourached, Algeria" the image showcases an extraordinary act of rebellion. In vivid color lithography, we see a group of fifty deserters halting a train with sheer determination and defiance. The scene is set against the backdrop of North Africa's vast desert landscape, emphasizing both the isolation and audacity of their actions. These courageous soldiers have chosen to abandon their military duties, symbolizing their dissatisfaction with life in the French Foreign Legion. The composition highlights not only the bravery but also the desperation felt by these men. Their decision to stop this train serves as an act of protest against their circumstances and perhaps as a plea for change. This photograph provides us with a glimpse into an era marked by mutinous sentiments and individual acts challenging authority. It invites us to reflect on themes such as loyalty, identity, and resistance within colonial contexts. Preserved in private collection, this artwork was originally created as an illustration for Le Petit Parisien newspaper on January 3rd, 1909. Its enduring significance lies in its ability to transport viewers back in time while sparking contemplation about power dynamics and personal agency within historical narratives.
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