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Lieutenant Valliere defends himself against the inhabitants of Sibi (or Siby)
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Lieutenant Valliere defends himself against the inhabitants of Sibi (or Siby)
LSE4333676 Lieutenant Valliere defends himself against the inhabitants of Sibi (or Siby), a Mandingo village of Upper Niger (present-day Mali), whose inhabitants were very disturbed by the arrival of exploration detachment. Engraving by Riou, based on a sketch by the author, to illustrate the story " Exploration du Haut-Niger (Haut-Niger)" (present-day Mali) by the commander Joseph Gallieni (1849-1916) of the naval infantry, in 1881-82. Published in the Tour du monde, 1er semester 1883, edited by Edouard Charton (1807-1890), edition Hachette, Paris. by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant Valliere defends himself against the inhabitants of Sibi (or Siby), a Mandingo village of Upper Niger (present-day Mali), whose inhabitants were very disturbed by the arrival of exploration detachment. Engraving by Riou, based on a sketch by the author, to illustrate the story " Exploration du Haut-Niger (Haut-Niger)" (present-day Mali) by the commander Joseph Gallieni (1849-1916) of the naval infantry, in 1881-82. Published in the Tour du monde, 1er semester 1883, edited by Edouard Charton (1807-1890), edition Hachette, Paris.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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The captivating print titled "Lieutenant Valliere defends himself against the inhabitants of Sibi (or Siby)" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts a scene from Upper Niger, present-day Mali, during an exploration mission led by Commander Joseph Gallieni in 1881-82. In this engraving by Riou, based on a sketch by the author, we witness Lieutenant Valliere bravely defending himself against the alarmed inhabitants of Sibi village. The arrival of the exploration detachment had evidently disturbed and unsettled them. The intensity captured in this snapshot is palpable as Lieutenant Valliere stands his ground amidst chaos and confusion. His resolute stance reflects both courage and determination in the face of adversity. It serves as a testament to the challenges faced by explorers during their journeys into uncharted territories. Published in the Tour du monde magazine's 1883 edition edited by Edouard Charton, this engraving offers viewers a glimpse into an era marked by curiosity and discovery. Through artistry and storytelling, it transports us to distant lands where cultures clashed but also intersected. This remarkable piece not only showcases historical events but also highlights humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding. It reminds us that exploration often comes with its own set of obstacles but can ultimately lead to profound discoveries that shape our world today.
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