BELLANGE, Joseph Louis Hippolyte (1800 - 1866)
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BELLANGE, Joseph Louis Hippolyte (1800 - 1866)
BELLANGE, Joseph Louis Hippolyte (1800 - 1866). The Capture of the Retinue of Abd el-Kader (1808-83) in 1843, 1847. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)
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1800 1808 1843 1847 1866 1883 Algeria Algerian Algerians Armed Armies Battles Capture Chantilly Colonization Colonize Cond Fight Fights Forces Hippolyte Hist Ricas Hist Ricos Histoa63 A Histoa63 As Histoa63 O Histoa63 Os Historia Historica Historico Kader Militar Militarism Militarist Oise Picardy Retinue Serviceman Servicemen Wars Wrestling Abdelkader Bellange
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print, titled "The Capture of the Retinue of Abd el-Kader in 1843," showcases a pivotal moment in the Franco-Algerian War (1830-1847) by renowned French painter Joseph Louis Hippolyte Bellange (1800-1866). The scene depicts the Algerian leader Abd el-Kader (1808-83) and his retinue being apprehended by French forces in Picardy, France, in 1843. The battle took place during the second French invasion of Algeria, which aimed to colonize the region and put an end to the ongoing resistance led by Abd el-Kader. The painting, created in 1847, captures the intensity and chaos of the moment as Algerian soldiers and their leader are overpowered by the French military. The contrasting colors and dynamic composition draw the viewer into the scene, with soldiers wrestling and fighting on the ground, while others attempt to flee or surrender. The militaristic tone is emphasized by the uniformity of the French soldiers, their determined expressions, and the orderly formation they maintain. Abd el-Kader, a charismatic and skilled military leader, had managed to evade capture for several years, making this event a significant victory for the French forces. The painting serves as a testament to the brutal realities of war and the power dynamics at play during the era of European colonization. Originally created as a historical record, this print is now part of the Musée Condé Collection in Chantilly, France, and continues to captivate audiences with its vivid depiction of a pivotal moment in the Franco-Algerian War.
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