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Conquest of the Lunette St. Laurent, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
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Conquest of the Lunette St. Laurent, 1832, (1833). Creator: Auguste Raffet
The taking of the Lunette St. Laurent, 1832, (1833). Prise de la Lunette St. Laurent'. A group of soldiers enters the fort over a wooden pontoon bridge; other soldiers watch in the foreground from trenches. Part of the series of 24 prints about the siege of the Citadel of Antwerp, November 30-December 23, 1832
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Auguste Raffet Belgian Conquest Denis Auguste Marie Raffet Fort Freres Gilhaut Gilhaut Freres Lacquer Coating Raffet Auguste Raffet Denis Auguste Marie Siege Siege Of Antwerp Trench Trenches Battlefield Fortifications Watercolour Paint
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This stunning watercolor painting, titled "Prise de la Lunette St. Laurent" by Auguste Raffet, captures a pivotal moment during the Siege of Antwerp in 1832. The fortified Lunette St. Laurent, a key defensive structure for the Dutch garrison, had been under siege by the French forces led by General Marmont for over three weeks. In this image, a group of French soldiers can be seen making their way across a wooden pontoon bridge towards the fort, while their comrades watch from the safety of the trenches below. The intricate details of the soldiers' uniforms, the fortifications, and the use of color and shading create a vivid and immersive depiction of the battlefield. Auguste Raffet was a prominent French artist of the 19th century, known for his detailed and accurate renderings of historical events. This print is part of a series of 24 works that Raffet created to document the Siege of Antwerp, which took place from November 30 to December 23, 1832. The series was published by the Freres Gilhaut in Brussels and is now a valuable part of the heritage of European art. The use of a lacquer coating on the paper has helped to preserve the vibrancy and detail of the watercolor, ensuring that this historical moment continues to captivate and inspire viewers over a century and a half later.
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