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Fachoda Crisis: Captain Jean Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) and his Senegalese Tirailleurs marching for Fachoda in Sudan to make it a French protectorate
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Fachoda Crisis: Captain Jean Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) and his Senegalese Tirailleurs marching for Fachoda in Sudan to make it a French protectorate
ELD4874344 Fachoda Crisis: Captain Jean Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) and his Senegalese Tirailleurs marching for Fachoda in Sudan to make it a French protectorate, July 1898" (Fashoda incident: Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand treks across Africa with orders to secure the area around Fashoda, and make it a french protectorate, 1898) Watercolour de Gaston Henry Darien (1864-1926) from "Notre epopee coloniale" by Pierre Legendre, 1901 Private collection by Darien, Henri-Gaston (1864-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fachoda Crisis: Captain Jean Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) and his Senegalese Tirailleurs marching for Fachoda in Sudan to make it a French protectorate, July 1898" (Fashoda incident: Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand treks across Africa with orders to secure the area around Fashoda, and make it a french protectorate, 1898) Watercolour de Gaston Henry Darien (1864-1926) from "Notre epopee coloniale" by Pierre Legendre, 1901 Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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Merchant Mission Shoocher 1900 1909 Years 00 00s 1900 1910 Years 00 00s Afica Afric Isadora Sudan
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the tumultuous days of the Fachoda Crisis in July 1898. The image showcases Captain Jean Baptiste Marchand and his Senegalese Tirailleurs marching through Sudan with a resolute determination. Their mission? To establish Fachoda as a French protectorate. The Fashoda incident was a pivotal moment in history, and Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand played a crucial role in securing the area around Fashoda for France. As we gaze upon this watercolour by Gaston Henry Darien from "Notre epopee coloniale" by Pierre Legendre, we can almost feel the weight of their footsteps echoing across Africa. The composition exudes strength and unity as Captain Marchand leads his loyal troops forward. The vibrant colors bring life to their uniforms against the backdrop of an unforgiving landscape. It is evident that these brave soldiers faced countless challenges on their arduous journey, yet they pressed on undeterred. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during colonial times. It encapsulates both the ambition and complexity inherent in such expeditions - where dreams of empire clashed with local resistance and international rivalries. As we contemplate this historical snapshot captured by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder's collection, let us reflect on how it represents not only an era but also the courage and determination exhibited by those who sought to shape our world.
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