A Prussian artillery shell bursts in the dormitory of St. Nicholas School during the Siege of Paris.

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Title

A Prussian artillery shell bursts in the dormitory of St. Nicholas School during the Siege of Paris.

Subject

Prussians had Paris under siege from September 1870 to January 1871 and shelling of the city was intense. A shell hit the Christian Brothers school and killed several children.

Description

An illustration from a book.

Creator

An engraving by A. Darley after a work by L. Babeville.

Source

J. D'Arsac, "Les Frères Chrétiennes Pendant la Guerre 1870-1871"

Publisher

F. Curot, Libraire-Éditeur, Paris

Date

1872

Format

3 1/2 in. x 6 1/2 in.

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

engraving

Physical Dimensions

3 1/2 in. x 6 1/4 in.

Files

Etching #6 (1).jpeg

Citation

An engraving by A. Darley after a work by L. Babeville., “A Prussian artillery shell bursts in the dormitory of St. Nicholas School during the Siege of Paris.,” Manhattan College Omeka , accessed November 22, 2024, https://omeka-pilot.manhattan.edu/items/show/119.