Her Baptism of Fire pew Avenue Road

Avenue Road

Beneath this image down the sides of the page are eight views of soldiers in various poses

Gopis are the group of cow herding girls famous for their unconditional devotion to Krishna

A guide to Bullock's Museum

and a man slipping on the ice

Her Baptism of Fire pew Avenue Road'Her Baptism of Fire', 1871. Paris stands amidst the victims of France's unsuccessful war against Prussia. Paris had been under siege since the end of the previous year, and was now suffering under massive bombardment by Prussian forces. Her people were suffering from famine, and the city must surrender soon. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 28, 1871.