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A little girl playing with her doll; two guns and a knapsack are next to her
GBW451458 A little girl playing with her doll; two guns and a knapsack are next to her on the ground, Reims, Marne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22399980
© Galerie Bilderwelt / Bridgeman Images
Blond Blond Hair Blonde Colour Photo Colour Photograph Comfort Consolation Doll Fragile Frock Hope Innocence Juxtaposition Knapsack Lonely Marne Melancholy Narrative Pathos Poignant Reims Rifles Rucksack Solace Sunny Vulnerability Vulnerable Wartime Western Front 1914 1918 1914 1918 Wwi Ww One First World War 1914 1918 Gingham Great War
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In this poignant and evocative photograph captured by Fernand Cuville in 1917, we witness a scene that encapsulates the vulnerability of childhood amidst the backdrop of war. A young girl sits on the ground, engrossed in play with her beloved doll. However, what strikes us is the stark contrast between her innocent facade and the juxtaposition of two guns and a knapsack lying beside her. The image speaks volumes about the harsh realities faced by those living through World War I. The sunny exterior belies the conflict raging just beyond our view, as seen in Reims, Marne, France during that tumultuous time. The girl's fragile presence against an architectural street scene creates a sense of melancholy and isolation. Yet amid this desolation, there is also a glimmer of hope. Despite being surrounded by weapons and turmoil, she finds solace in her toy companion – perhaps seeking comfort or creating a narrative to escape from the world around her. This photograph captures not only a moment frozen in time but also serves as a powerful reminder of innocence lost during wartime. It invites contemplation on themes such as fragility, loneliness, and resilience while highlighting both historical significance and artistic merit. Cuville's autochrome technique adds depth to this color photo from history – its vibrant hues enhancing every detail from the girl's blonde hair to her gingham frock. As we gaze upon this image from over a century ago, it compels us to reflect on how war can touch even the most vulnerable among us.
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