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FLOGGING NEAR-DEAD HORSE
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FLOGGING NEAR-DEAD HORSE
Montfaucon, on the outskirts of Paris : a wagon-driver flogs a nearly dead horse which has collapsed trying to draw a wagon containing a truly dead cab-horse. Date: 1860
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1860 Collapsed Dead Draw Driver Flogging Montfaucon Outskirts Wagon
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This haunting image captures a scene of cruelty and desperation on the outskirts of Paris in 1860. In Montfaucon, a wagon-driver is seen mercilessly flogging a nearly dead horse that has collapsed while trying to draw a wagon containing a truly dead cab-horse. The stark contrast between life and death, work and exhaustion is palpable in this historical moment frozen in time.
The harsh reality of the working conditions for horses during this era is laid bare in this photograph. These noble animals were often pushed to their limits, forced to labor until they could no longer stand. The sight of the exhausted horse being beaten serves as a poignant reminder of the exploitation and mistreatment that was all too common in the past.
As we look back on this scene from over a century ago, it serves as a sobering reflection on our relationship with animals and our responsibility to treat them with compassion and respect. It also highlights how far we have come in terms of animal welfare standards since then.
This print from Mary Evans Prints Online may be difficult to look at, but it offers an important glimpse into history and reminds us of the importance of treating all living beings with kindness and empathy.
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