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Capture of the Ravine aux Couleuvres in Saint-Domingue: Engraving of circa 1855
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This hand-colored engraving depicts a dramatic battle scene titled "St. Domingue - Prise de la Ravine aux Couleuvres" (Capture of the Ravine of Snakes in Saint-Domingue). The image shows a conflict between French troops and local forces, representing a moment from the Haitian Revolution (1791–1804). The figures are engaged in close combat in a dense, tropical forest, with palm trees and large ferns surrounding the fighters.
Scene Description:
- The French soldiers are shown in their blue uniforms, engaged in a chaotic battle with local fighters. Some soldiers are wounded or dead, lying on the ground, while others are charging forward, bayonets and rifles in hand.
- The local fighters, likely representing Haitian revolutionaries, are positioned in the foreground and background, using the jungle environment for cover as they fire upon the advancing French forces.
- The lush and dense jungle setting creates a strong sense of the environment, adding to the intensity of the scene, with vegetation dominating the background.
Maker and Technique:
- The engraving was drawn by Karl Girardet (del.) and engraved by Outhwaite (sc.).
- This print was published as part of Thiers' "Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire," specifically in Volume III. It was printed by F. Chardon in Paris, reflecting the style and interests of historical publications in the early to mid-19th century.
- The scene is rendered in hand-colored engraving, a technique where the black-and-white print is later enhanced with color by hand to give depth and life to the illustration.
Historical Context:
- The battle likely portrays one of the critical moments in the Haitian Revolution, when the local Haitian forces were fighting for independence from French colonial rule. The capture of the Ravine aux Couleuvres was a significant event during the revolution.
- This print would have been part of a series illustrating key events in France's military history, especially during the tumultuous period of colonial uprisings and revolutions.
This detailed and colorful representation of the battle offers both a visual record of the event and insight into how European audiences viewed and consumed stories of colonial conflict during the 19th century.
The engraving was likely created in the mid-19th century, around 1850–1860. This period corresponds to the widespread production of illustrated historical accounts in France.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1855
- Condition:Condition: good, given age. With soiling and browning mostly around the borders but outside the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13093-111stDibs: LU3054341482502
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