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Gustave Le Gray — The Raised Flag of the Zouave Regiment, Camp de Châlons
Gustave Le Gray

The Raised Flag of the Zouave Regiment, Camp de Châlons

1857

Le Gray's military documentation combines technical photographic innovation with patriotic symbolism, as the raised regimental colors represent French imperial pride during Napoleon III's reign.

Medium
Albumen print, from the album "Souvenirs du Camp de Châlons"

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