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Album of the Siege of Paris, Third Class Carriage (pen & brown ink wash & pencil
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Album of the Siege of Paris, Third Class Carriage (pen & brown ink wash & pencil
XIR414925 Album of the Siege of Paris, Third Class Carriage (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 16.9x23.1 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: wagon de troisieme classe; 3eme; 3rd; b/w photo; black and white photograph; IED 3454 4; Siege de Paris 1870-71; Franco-Prussian War; Franco Prussian; plume, lavis d encre brune, crayon; ); French, out of copyright
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This print titled "Album of the Siege of Paris, Third Class Carriage" by Gustave Dore depicts a scene from the Franco-Prussian War in 1870-71. The image showcases a crowded third-class train carriage filled with passengers, each telling their own story of struggle and hardship. In this photograph, we see men and women seated or lying down, reflecting the poverty that surrounded them during this tumultuous time. A mother cradles her child while clutching a basket close to her side, symbolizing the determination to provide for her family amidst adversity. Amongst the passengers is an army soldier wearing a kepi hat, reminding us of the ever-present military presence during wartime. In contrast to this somber atmosphere, a musician strums his guitar passionately, providing solace through music in these trying times. The intricate pen and brown ink wash technique used by Dore adds depth and texture to this report-like drawing. It serves as both an artistic study capturing human emotions and as historical documentation of life during one of France's most challenging periods. Displayed at Musee de la Ville de Paris in Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; this artwork invites viewers to reflect on resilience in times of crisis while shedding light on the struggles faced by ordinary people caught up in war's chaos.
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