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Album of the Siege of Paris, Emigrants (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper)
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Album of the Siege of Paris, Emigrants (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper)
XIR414930 Album of the Siege of Paris, Emigrants (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 23.1x16.9 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: b/w photo; black and white photograph; IED 3454 9; Siege de Paris 1870-71; Franco-Prussian War; Franco Prussian; plume, lavis d encre brune et crayon; ); French, out of copyright
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Belongings Danger Emigrant Exodus Fleeing Fugitive Fugitives Leaving Migrant Migrants Migration Moving Report Third Republic
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This photograph showcases a print from Gustave Dore's "Album of the Siege of Paris, Emigrants". The artwork depicts a scene during the Franco-Prussian War, specifically the exodus of emigrants fleeing their homes. In this poignant image, we see both male and female figures desperately leaving behind their lives as they board a cart filled with their belongings. Dore's skilled use of pen and brown ink wash creates an atmosphere of urgency and danger. The detailed pencil work adds depth to the drawing, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the emotions conveyed by these migrants. This piece serves as a powerful visual report on the human impact of war. The artist captures not only physical movement but also portrays the emotional toll that such displacement inflicts upon individuals. The study highlights poverty-stricken conditions faced by those forced to leave everything behind in search for safety. Displayed at Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet in France, this artwork stands as a testament to Dore's talent for capturing raw human experiences through his drawings. It represents an important historical period known as the Siege de Paris 1870-71 during France's Third Republic. Through this evocative image, we are reminded of the enduring struggles faced by migrants throughout history and how war can uproot entire communities.
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