Deserter Collection (#2)

Cartoon, The best evidence, WW1
Cartoon, The best evidence, showing a French couple challenging a German man (living in France but near the German border)

Cartoon, Turkish soldiers confronting deserter, WW1
Satirical German cartoon showing Turkish soldiers confronting the first Serbian deserter (represented by a large bug) during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Illustration of soldiers deserting the frontline during World War I

The Deserter. Bridgford, Thomas 1812-1878

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The War in America: a Confederate Deserter Coming into the Federal Lines at Munsons Hill

T. Rowlandson: the Westminster Deserter Drummed out of the Regiment, Defeat of Sir Cecil Wray. Hustings, Covent Garden, Westminster Election, 1784

Mutiny
1917: French army deserters run towards German lines. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

JOHN CHAMPE (1752-1798). Sergeant major in the Continental Army. Escape of Sergeant Champe from an American patrol, in order to fake his desertion

Captain Jacques Sadoul. Captain Jacques Sadoul, the French officer sentenced to death in 1919 for desertion to the Bolsheviks and just arrested in Paris. 8 December 1924

T. Rowlandson: the Westminster Deserter Drummed out of the Regiment, Defeat of Sir Cecil Wray. Hustings, Covent Garden, Westminster Election, 1784

Sergeant Major in the Continental Army. The Escape of Sergeant Champe from an American patrol
JOHN CHAMPE (1752-1798). Sergeant Major in the Continental Army. The Escape of Sergeant Champe from an American patrol, in order to fake his desertion

CIVIL WAR: UNION DESERTER. A deserter labeled Coward is drummed out of the Union ranks during the American Civil War. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper, n.d

CIVIL WAR: DESERTER. 1861. A Confederate deserter coming into the Federal lines during the skirmish at Munsons Hill, Virginia, September 1861. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

EMPEROR JULIAN II (331-363). Called the Apostate. Roman Emperor 361-63. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

The Sale of a Deserters Belongings on board a British Warsh
Illustration showing the sale of the belongings of a deserter, on board a British battleship. This rare event was held whenever a seaman deserted and left belongings on board a ship

White Russian Deserter
A deserter from Denikens White Russian army

Agence De Desertion / 1909
Legion Etrangere : a deserter at an Agence de Desertion in Algeria

A Captured Deserter
A captured deserter led through the streets

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"Deserter: A Tale of Betrayal, Bravery, and Consequences" In the midst of history's turmoil, a field gun stands tall outside the TJaegershof Restaurant, silently witnessing the stories it has witnessed. One such tale unfolds during The Civil War in America - an engraving depicting the chilling Execution of a Deserter in the Federal Camp at Alexandria. The image captures the gravity of his choice and its ultimate price. "They Talked It Over - With Me Sitting on the Horse, " an illustration from Landegon by William Gilmore Beymer, transports us to another time where decisions are made under intense scrutiny. We feel the weight as we sit alongside this deserter atop his horse, listening to conversations that may seal his fate. "The Defiled - After the Execution" brings color litho artistry to depict life after desertion during 1914-18. This haunting image reveals shattered lives left behind in its wake – a reminder that choices have far-reaching consequences beyond one individual's path. With pencil and watercolor strokes intertwined with scratching out techniques, "The Deserter (1884)" paints a poignant scene capturing both vulnerability and desperation. The artist masterfully conveys emotions through their medium as we witness this solitary figure grappling with their decision. Through engravings like "A Deserter, " we glimpse into various eras where honor is tested against personal survival instincts. These visual narratives remind us that even amidst conflict or training ships' routines ("Life in a Training-Ship"), individuals face internal battles between loyalty and self-preservation. As if echoing throughout time itself, "Buonaparte leaving Egypt" showcases how desertion transcends borders and epochs alike. Published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 as a hand-colored etching, it serves as evidence that deserters exist across cultures and nations throughout history. Yet not all tales end tragically; "The Deserters Farewell" portrays a different narrative.