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French Recruitment
French recruiting officers conscripting village youths for the wars, despite the tears and entreaties of their family
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1800 1815 Recruiting Recruitment Tears Wars Youths
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints, featuring this poignant image from Mary Evans Prints Online: "French Recruitment" by Rights Managed. Captured in the late 19th century, this powerful photograph depicts French recruiting officers forcibly conscripting young village men for the wars, while their families plead and weep. This evocative print is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict, and is sure to add depth and character to any space. Order your Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "French Recruitment" today and bring history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.9cm (14" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant image captures the raw emotion and turmoil of French recruitment during the early 19th century. In the heart of a rural village, recruiting officers stand firm, determined to fill their quotas for the ongoing wars against European powers. The youths of the village, many with tears in their eyes and despair etched on their faces, are reluctantly led forward to be inspected and enlisted. The scene is filled with a sense of desperation and sadness, as families plead and entreat the officers to spare their loved ones from the horrors of war. The officers, however, remain resolute in their duty, knowing that the fate of their nation rests on the shoulders of these young men. This historical photograph, taken around 1800-1815, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of military conscription during this period. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals and families during times of war, and the emotional toll that such conflicts take on communities. The recruiting officers, dressed in their military uniforms, stand as a stark contrast to the simple attire of the villagers. The juxtaposition of the military might and the civilian vulnerability highlights the power dynamics at play in this scene. The image also serves as a reminder of the human cost of war, and the sacrifices made by individuals and families in the name of national defense. This photograph is a powerful and evocative depiction of a pivotal moment in French history, and a poignant reminder of the emotional toll that war takes on individuals and communities.
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