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French and Germans at close quarters in the forest of Argonne, 1914-19 (litho)
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French and Germans at close quarters in the forest of Argonne, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359827 French and Germans at close quarters in the forest of Argonne, 1914-19 (litho) by Schwormstadt, Felix (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: September, 1914; ); The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 25467114
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Anecdote Attacker Forest Areas Forest Land Forest Trees Forestry Green Forestry Hand To Hand Pine Forest Primaeval Forest Spruce Forest Stock Of Trees Woods 1914 1918 Brawl Brawling Fighting Conflict Great War Killing News Item War Scene War Zone
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This lithograph, titled "French and Germans at close quarters in the forest of Argonne, 1914-19" takes us back to a significant moment during World War I. The artist Felix Schwormstadt skillfully captures the intensity and brutality of hand-to-hand combat between French and German soldiers amidst the dense woodland. Set in September 1914, when tensions were high and battle lines were drawn, this print offers a glimpse into the harsh reality faced by those on the frontlines. The clash between these two forces is depicted with remarkable detail - each soldier locked in a desperate struggle for survival. The forest itself becomes an ominous backdrop to this scene of violence. Towering trees loom overhead, their branches seemingly reaching out as if bearing witness to the horrors unfolding beneath them. This juxtaposition of nature's tranquility with man-made destruction serves as a poignant reminder of how war can disrupt even the most serene environments. As we observe this chaotic tableau, it becomes clear that there are no winners here; only lives lost and futures shattered. It is through prints like these that we gain insight into the sacrifices made by countless individuals during one of history's darkest chapters. This lithograph from Fine Art Finder not only showcases Schwormstadt's artistic talent but also preserves an important historical event forever etched into our collective memory.
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