Title
Neuville, Le Bourget, 30 October 1870
Caption
Alphonse de Neuville (1836-1885)
French School
Le Bourget, 30 October 1870
1878
Oil on canvas, (179 x 254 cm)
Former Christopher Forbes collection
Private collection
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During the Franco-Prussian war, the Prussian troops took the village of Le Bourget in the outskirst of Paris. A few French officers resisted. At the end of the battle, they come out of Saint-Nicolas church, amongst the Prussian troops that salute their courage.
Date
Oct 30, 1870
Credit line
Michel Bury/Photo12
Reference
MBY18A00_265
License type
Rights managed
Available size
80,5Mb (5,9Mb) / 19,7in x 15,9in / 5905 x 4764 (300dpi)