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Illustrations of the War in Denmark: barrack life of Danish soldiers: Sunday morning, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Illustrations of the War in Denmark: barrack life of Danish soldiers: Sunday morning, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Illustrations of the War in Denmark: barrack life of Danish soldiers: Sunday morning, 1864. Engraving '...illustrating the barrack life of the Danish soldiers at Sundsmark, in the Isle of Alsen, while they were kept there to be employed in the defence of Sonderburg and Duppel. The sketches, full of life and humour, were taken by Mr. Simon [sic?] Simonsen, our Danish Artist, about a month since - in fact, on Sunday, April 17, the day before the capture of the Duppel redoubts. One of these scenes shows us the various attitudes of the men, in front of a barrack-hut, during the leisure hours of that Sunday morning ; some of them are under the hands of the barber to have their hair cut or to be shaved; some are sipping a glass of wine at the table; one is washing at a tub; another is drying his shirt and trousers on the roof; one is mending his boots, one reading, and one writing a letter: one smoking his pipe, and one sleeping on the grass. To the left we see a huckster in his cart offering eatables and drinkables for sale'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Glimpse into Barrack Life - A Sunday Morning, April 17th, 1864
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This print offers a rare and intimate look at the daily lives of Danish soldiers during the War in Denmark. On this particular Sunday morning, we find ourselves amidst the barrack life of these brave men as they take a moment to relax before returning to duty.
The scene is set on April 17th, just one day prior to the capture of Duppel's redoubts - an event that would have significant consequences for Denmark. As we gaze upon this illustration, we see soldiers going about their leisure activities in various states of repose and recreation.
Some are indulging in a spot of grooming with the barber, while others sip wine or read books at makeshift tables. One soldier is busy mending his boots, another washing away the dirt and grime of battle. Meanwhile, one man takes pleasure in smoking his pipe, and yet another finds solace in a well-deserved nap on the grass.
To our left stands a huckster's cart overflowing with edible delights and refreshing drinks - a welcome respite from the rigors of war. This poignant snapshot captures not only the camaraderie among these soldiers but also their resilience in the face of adversity. It is an unforgettable glimpse into life behind enemy lines, one that reminds us of the humanity at stake during times of conflict.
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