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Fort Desaix, 1898 (litho)
REV419615 Fort Desaix, 1898 (litho) by Baratier, Albert Ernest Augustine (1864-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration based on a photo taken by Albert Ernest Augustin Baratier (1864-1917) while Second-in-Command during the Mission Marchand of 1898; published in Vers le Nil: Souvenirs de la Mission Marchand: De Brazzaville a Fort Desaix by Baratier and published in Paris by Artheme Fayard; Fort Desaix was the final stage in the route taken by General Marchand and his Second-in-Command, Albert Ernest Augustin Baratier (1864-1917) across Central Africa to prevent the British from linking Sudan to Uganda and to claim more land for France; ); French, out of copyright
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This lithograph print titled "Fort Desaix, 1898" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts an encampment of huts, forming the final stage of General Marchand's mission across Central Africa. Created by Albert Ernest Augustine Baratier, this illustration is based on a photograph he took during his role as Second-in-Command during the Mission Marchand of 1898. The purpose of this perilous expedition was twofold: to prevent the British from connecting Sudan to Uganda and to expand France's territorial claims. Fort Desaix served as a strategic outpost along their route, symbolizing their determination and resilience in achieving these objectives. Published in Paris by Artheme Fayard as part of Baratier's memoirs titled "Vers le Nil: Souvenirs de la Mission Marchand: De Brazzaville a Fort Desaix" this litho offers us a glimpse into the challenges faced by these brave explorers. It not only showcases the physical structures that housed them but also captures the spirit of adventure and discovery that fueled their journey. Now preserved within a private collection, this artwork sheds light on an important chapter in colonial history. As we admire its intricate details and artistic rendering, let us reflect upon the courage and ambition that drove individuals like General Marchand and Albert Ernest Augustine Baratier to traverse unknown lands for national gain.
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