French soldiers, Siege of Paris, 1871. Artist: Auguste Bry

French soldiers, Siege of Paris, 1871. Artist: Auguste Bry

1-154-318 - Art Media-Private Collection/Heritage Images

French soldiers, Siege of Paris, 1871. After the disastrous defeat of the French at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III, the Prussians surrounded Paris on 9 September 1870. The city held out despite famine and great hardship until a bombardment with heavy siege guns led to its surrender on 28 January 1871.


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Creator
  1. Auguste Bry, attributed to: French: Artist, printmaker
After
  1. Clement-Auguste Andrieux: French: Artist, painter

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History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

People Other

History & Politics War & Military Wartime

History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4537x3853
File Size : 51,215kb


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  1. C214772.tif
  1. 0510001206
  1. 1-154-318
  1. 1154318
  1. 1206
  1. C214772.tif

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