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Armoured battery, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
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Armoured battery, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
Armoured battery, 1832, (1833). Soldiers and cannon; baskets or gabions. A wounded man is carried away. 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 stunning 19th century watercolor print by Auguste Raffet captures the intensity and chaos of the Armoured Battery during the Siege of Antwerp in 1832. The image, titled "Armoured battery, 1832, (1833)," depicts a scene of soldiers and cannon, surrounded by baskets or gabions used for fortification. The battlefield is alive with activity, as men scramble to load and aim the heavy artillery, while others tend to the wounded. In the foreground, a man is carried away, his injury evident in the blood staining his uniform. Auguste Raffet was a French artist who was part of the Frères Gilhaut publishing house, which produced a series of 24 prints documenting the siege of Antwerp. Raffet's expertise in watercolor paint and his ability to capture the intricacies of the military machinery and the raw emotion of the battlefield are on full display in this print. The lacquer coating on the paper preserves the vibrant colors and intricate details of the artwork, which transports us back to this pivotal moment in Belgian and Dutch history. The Siege of Antwerp took place between November 30 and December 23, 1832, as the Dutch and Belgian forces clashed over the control of the city. The conflict was part of the larger Belgian Revolution, which sought to establish an independent Belgian state. This print is a testament to the bravery and determination of the soldiers involved, as well as the destructive power of the weapons of the time. The Armoured Battery remains an important historical artifact, and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Low Countries.
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