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The escape of Captain Lux (colour litho)
2779785 The escape of Captain Lux (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The escape of Captain Lux. Charles Lux, a French reserve intelligence officer, was arrested for spying by the Germans near the Franco-German border during the Agadir Crisis. He was sentenced to six years imprisonment in the fortress of Glatz in Silesia, but escaped on Christmas night 1911. With the help of false papers supplied by French journalists, he crossed into Austria before returning to France, publishing an account of his exploits in a book. L evasion du Capitaine Lux. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 14 January 1912.); © Look and Learn
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The Escape of Captain Lux
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is a captivating print that depicts the daring escape of Charles Lux, a French reserve intelligence officer, from the fortress of Glatz in Silesia. Arrested for spying by the Germans during the Agadir Crisis near the Franco-German border, Lux was sentenced to six years imprisonment. However, on Christmas night 1911, he managed to break free and embark on an audacious journey back to France. In this vividly colored lithograph, we see Captain Lux descending from a window using sheets tied together with a rope. The darkness of night adds an air of secrecy and danger to his clandestine mission. With every step he takes down the fortress wall, his heart races with anticipation as he inches closer towards freedom. The image captures not only Lux's physical escape but also symbolizes his unwavering spirit and determination in defying captivity. It showcases his resourcefulness in obtaining false papers from French journalists that aided him in crossing into Austria undetected before returning home. This artwork serves as a testament to human resilience and courage in times of adversity. It reminds us that even within prison walls, one can find hope and devise ingenious plans for liberation. "The Escape of Captain Lux" immortalizes an extraordinary chapter in history when one man's indomitable will triumphed over seemingly insurmountable odds.
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