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The Fete at Paris - Representation of the Siege of Silistria, in the Champ de Mars... 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Fete at Paris - Representation of the Siege of Silistria, in the Champ de Mars... 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Fete at Paris - Representation of the Siege of Silistria, in the Champ de Mars - Flotilla of Balloons, 1854. Re-enactment of an event from the Crimean War....everything appertaining to war or its imitation is always agreeable to the French nation...upwards of 1500 performers lent their aid to impart verisimilitude to the action [of the] military pantomime...the fort of Abd-ul-Medjid occupies the foreground...a body of Russians appear, and the firing commences...the Russians are repulsed with great loss...it is intimated that the French and English forces have landed, and are about to relieve the town; a grand ballet ensues, in which various military dances are given...immediately after, a flotilla of 300 small balloons was launched into thin air...Such is a brief explanation of the representation which was received with extraordinary applause by the thousands assembled...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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The Fete at Paris - Representation of the Siege of Silistria, in the Champ de Mars, 1854, is an intriguing and grandiose photograph that captures the essence of a military spectacle during the Crimean War. The image portrays a reenactment of the Siege of Silistria, which took place in 1854, in the heart of Paris at the Champ de Mars. The French nation's fondness for all things related to war or its imitation is evident in the meticulously planned and executed military pantomime. Upwards of 1500 performers lent their aid to impart verisimilitude to the action, with the fort of Abd-ul-Medjid occupying the foreground. The scene opens with a body of Russians appearing, and the firing commences. The Russians are repulsed with great loss, and it is intimated that the French and English forces have landed and are about to relieve the town. A grand ballet ensues, in which various military dances are given, adding to the excitement and spectacle. Immediately after, a flotilla of 300 small balloons was launched into the thin air, adding a surreal and whimsical touch to the military display. The representation was received with extraordinary applause by the thousands assembled, as evidenced by the jubilant crowd in the photograph. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the grandeur and pageantry of military spectacles during the Crimean War.
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