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Artist unknown — Skirmish between a Prussian Reconnaissance unit and Advance Troops from Faidherbe’s Army (Amiens, 21 January 1871) (Escarmouche entre une Reconnaissance prussienne et une Avant-Garde de l'Armee de Faidherbe [Amiens, 21 Janvier 1871])

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Skirmish between a Prussian Reconnaissance unit and Advance Troops from Faidherbe’s Army (Amiens, 21 January 1871) (Escarmouche entre une Reconnaissance prussienne et une Avant-Garde de l'Armee de Faidherbe [Amiens, 21 Janvier 1871])

1871

Documenting the Franco-Prussian War's final phase, this albumen print serves as both historical record and artistic composition, capturing a pivotal moment in European military history.

Medium
Albumen print

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Artist unknown, Skirmish between a Prussian Reconnaissance unit and Advance Troops from Faidherbe’s Army (Amiens, 21 January 1871) (Escarmouche entre une Reconnaissance prussienne et une Avant-Garde de l'Armee de Faidherbe [Amiens, 21 Janvier 1871]), 1871

Documenting the Franco-Prussian War's final phase, this albumen print serves as both historical record and artistic composition, capturing a pivotal moment in European military history.

Medium
Albumen print
Year
1871
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Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Nineteenth Century, Conflict, Monochrome, Albumen Print, Documentary, History, Prussian, Military, War, Black and White

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