Title

Champigny, 2 December 1870, c1875-77. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville.

Caption

Champigny, 2 December 1870, c1875-77. Eight French soldiers—desperate, wounded, and lacking provisions—making a final stand in a small, badly damaged garret. The scene conveys a sense of patriotism, the soldiers retaining their dignity even in the face of defeat.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM24A23_168

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NA

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Available size

81,3Mb (3,8Mb) / 20,5in x 15,4in / 6145 x 4623 (300dpi)

Keywords

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