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Belgium, 1914 (print)
3789205 Belgium, 1914 (print) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945); (add.info.: La Belgique 1914 by Bernard Partridge.
Quote from Jeremiah I, 2 and 10 - She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks;... The adversary hath spread out his hand upon all her pleasant things:'. Artistic response to the invasion of Belgium by Germany in 1914,
King Alberts book; a tribute to the Belgian king and people from representative men and women throughout the world. The Daily Telegraph and Hodder and Stoughton.); Lebrecht History
Media ID 33086772
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
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Belgium, 1914 - A Powerful Allegory of Suffering and Resilience
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. This print by Bernard Partridge, titled "Belgium, 1914" serves as a poignant artistic response to the invasion of Belgium by Germany during World War I. The image is part of King Albert's book, a tribute to the Belgian king and people from representative men and women worldwide. Partridge skillfully captures the essence of this dark chapter in history through his allegorical depiction. Quoting Jeremiah I, 2 and 10 - 'She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks. . . The adversary hath spread out his hand upon all her pleasant things' - he portrays Belgium as a sorrowful woman with tears streaming down her cheeks. Her anguish is palpable as she mourns the loss of her beloved land ravaged by war. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every stroke conveys pain and suffering endured by both Belgians and their nation. Amidst the backdrop of a battlefield strewn with destruction, this powerful image reminds us not only of Belgium's resilience but also serves as an indictment against aggression. As we reflect on this early twentieth-century artwork, it transports us back to a time when Europe was engulfed in conflict. It stands as a testament to human endurance amidst adversity while honoring those who suffered during that tumultuous period. This thought-provoking print from Bridgeman Images invites viewers into an emotional journey through history – one that compels us to remember the sacrifices made by individuals caught up in global conflicts like World War I.
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