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Travelling sappers, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1853. Creator: Auguste Raffet
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Travelling sappers, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1853. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Travelling sappers, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1853
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Travelling Sappers" is a captivating lithograph by Denis Auguste Marie Raffet, created in 1853 as part of his "Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome" series. The image portrays a group of French sappers, military engineers, in the midst of their journey through an Italian forest. The sappers, armed and in uniform, are shown in various poses, some hiding behind trees or peering over the edge of a tree trunk, while others appear to be in a state of anticipation, ready to move forward. The lithograph is a stunning example of Raffet's skill in capturing the essence of travel and the natural world. The forest setting is rendered in intricate detail, with trees reaching towards the treetops and their branches forming a dense canopy above the soldiers. The warm ivory wove chine paper adds a sense of depth and texture to the image, making it feel as though the viewer is right there with the sappers on their expedition. The "Expedition de Rome" series was produced during a time of conflict between France and Italy, and the presence of the armed sappers in the Italian countryside suggests that this image may depict a moment from the Italian Wars. Despite the military context, however, the focus of the lithograph is on the human experience of travel and the beauty of the natural world. The sappers are not just soldiers, but individuals with unique personalities and emotions, captured in a moment of rest during their journey. Raffet's "Travelling Sappers" is a testament to the power of art to transport us to another time and place, and to remind us of the rich history and heritage that surrounds us. This beautiful lithograph is a must-see for anyone interested in military history, the natural world, or the art of the 19th century.
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