Marche dInfanterie en Algérie
1840
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Marche dInfanterie en Algérie is a 1840 watercolor by Louis-Eugène Ginain, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour depicts a scene from the French conquest of Algeria. It's titled Marche dInfanterie en Algérie. The scene appears to show an episode in the French army's capture of the retinue of Abd al-Qadir. This event was significant, as it ultimately led to the French gaining control of Algeria. To learn more about the style and themes of this work, look into the movement: Romanticism.
The painting *Marche d'Infanterie en Algérie* by Louis-Eugène Ginain depicts a moment during the French army's 1843 capture of Abd al-Qadir's retinue, a key episode in the Algerian resistance to French colonial rule. After losing his women and slaves, the Algerian leader surrendered in 1847, marking the consolidation of French control over Algeria. Ginain, known for his military scenes, created this work after visiting Algeria in 1840, reflecting his focus on the French conquest. The painting was later purchased by Valenti in October 1967.
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Louis-Eugène Ginain (1818–1886) was an artist, born in Paris.
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