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Sharpshooters behind a parapet, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
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Sharpshooters behind a parapet, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sharpshooters behind a parapet, 1832, (1833). Logement des tirailleurs du 19eme leger - Etabli sur le flanc droit de la Contre-garde'. Men of the 19th light (infantry), on the right flank of the counter-guard. Marksmen shooting. Part of the series of 24 prints about the siege of the Citadel of Antwerp, November 30-December 23, 1832
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This evocative watercolor print by Denis Auguste Marie Raffet captures a moment of intense focus and determination among the marksmen of the 19th Light Infantry Regiment during the Siege of the Citadel of Antwerp in 1832. The scene is set on the right flank of the counter-guard, with the soldiers taking cover behind a parapet, their rifles at the ready. The use of color and lacquer coating adds depth and texture to the image, bringing the fortifications and the men to life. Raffet, a French artist, was part of the Frères Gilhaut publishing house, which produced a series of 24 prints documenting the siege. The Citadel of Antwerp was a significant military stronghold that had been under Belgian control since 1815, but in 1832, the Dutch King William I attempted to reclaim it, leading to a bitter and protracted siege. The marksmen of the 19th Light Infantry Regiment played a crucial role in the defense, using their sharpshooting skills to pick off Dutch soldiers from a distance. The print offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during wartime, with the men huddled together for protection and focus, their expressions intense as they prepare to take aim. The image also serves as a reminder of the rich military history of both Belgium and France, two neighboring countries that have shared a complex relationship throughout history. Today, this evocative print is a treasured part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve history.
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