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Quick-thinking French Army cook throwing a pot of soup in the face of a German soldier attacking his position with grenades, World War I, 1915 (litho)
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Quick-thinking French Army cook throwing a pot of soup in the face of a German soldier attacking his position with grenades, World War I, 1915 (litho)
6000315 Quick-thinking French Army cook throwing a pot of soup in the face of a German soldier attacking his position with grenades, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quick-thinking French Army cook throwing a pot of soup in the face of a German soldier attacking his position with grenades, World War I, 1915. Le cuisinier a du sang-froid. Illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30 May 1915.); © Look and Learn
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This black and white lithograph captures a remarkable moment of bravery and resourcefulness during the chaos of World War I. In 1915, on the Western Front, a quick-thinking French Army cook found himself under attack by a German soldier armed with grenades. With his position compromised and danger looming, this courageous cook decided to fight back in an unconventional way. In this powerful image, we see the cook throwing a pot of soup directly into the face of his assailant. The act is both unexpected and daring, as it momentarily incapacitates the German soldier and disrupts his assault. This split-second decision showcases not only the ingenuity but also the resilience that characterized those who fought in this devastating conflict. The lithograph's composition emphasizes the intensity of this encounter: two figures locked in battle amidst trenches filled with soldiers engaged in warfare. It serves as a reminder that even those traditionally considered non-combatants were forced to confront violence head-on during times of war. Published in Le Petit Journal on May 30th, 1915, this illustration became an iconic symbol of resistance against enemy forces for its readership at home. Today, it stands as a testament to human courage and adaptability amid unimaginable circumstances. Through Eugene Damblans' skilled artistry and Fine Art Finder's preservation efforts, we are able to witness firsthand one man's extraordinary act that defied expectations on the battlefield over a century ago.
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