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Corporal Valentin protecting an old veteran during the July Revolution
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Corporal Valentin protecting an old veteran during the July Revolution

Nicolas Toussaint Charlet · 1837 · lithography; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Corporal Valentin shouts that the old veteran fought in the Battle of the Berezina, during the retreat of Napoleon's campaign to Russia in 1812. This commands respect: the insurgents leave the veteran alone.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printveteranrevolution, revoltParisJulirevolutie
Credit lineKorporaal Valentin beschermt een oude veteraan tijdens de Julirevolutie. 1837. Nicolas Toussaint Charlet. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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