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The flight of Turkish peasant refugees towards Constantinople during the First Balkan War (colour litho)
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The flight of Turkish peasant refugees towards Constantinople during the First Balkan War (colour litho)
2779880 The flight of Turkish peasant refugees towards Constantinople during the First Balkan War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flight of Turkish peasant refugees towards Constantinople during the First Balkan War. La fuite des paysans Turcs vers Constantinople. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 24 November 1912.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23467272
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Angst Anguish Anxiety Balkans Defeat Despair Displaced First Balkan War Fleeing Journeyings Migration Misery Ottoman Empire Oxen Peasants Refugees Travellers Travelling Turks Travellers
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The Flight of Turkish Peasant Refugees - A Desperate Journey Towards Constantinople
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. This powerful print captures the harrowing scene during the First Balkan War, as Turkish peasant refugees flee their homes in search of safety and hope. In vivid color lithography, the French School artist portrays a chaotic procession of smoke-filled carts and weary peasants traversing a desolate road. The image reflects the defeat and despair felt by these displaced individuals, who are forced to abandon everything they know due to the relentless conflict that ravaged their land. The fear etched on their faces is palpable, as they travel with oxen-drawn carts laden with meager belongings. Amidst this migration, anguish and misery permeate every step. The Ottoman Empire's once-thriving countryside now lies in ruins, leaving its inhabitants no choice but to embark on an arduous journey towards Constantinople in search of refuge. The composition evokes a sense of anxiety and angst as these brave travelers navigate through uncertainty. Their expressions reveal both exhaustion from physical exertion and deep emotional turmoil caused by leaving behind their homes and loved ones. This poignant depiction serves as a reminder not only of the suffering endured by these Turkish peasants but also highlights the wider impact of war on innocent civilians caught in its crossfire. It stands as a testament to resilience amidst adversity while urging us never to forget those whose lives were forever altered by such conflicts.
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