Abadie Collection

Portrait of the composer Louis Abadie (1814-1858), 1850. Creator: Delfosse, Eugène (1825-1865)
Portrait of the composer Louis Abadie (1814-1858), 1850. Private Collection

Cartoon, French soldiers departing on leave, WW1
Cartoon by Pierre Abadie-Landel, Les Joies du Poilu (The Pleasures of the Poilu), French soldiers departing on leave, First World War. 1917

Cartoon, French soldiers relaxing on leave, WW1
Cartoon by Pierre Abadie-Landel, Les Joies du Poilu (The Pleasures of the Poilu), French soldiers relaxing on leave, First World War. 1917

Paris, France - Sacre Coeur being constructed. Date: 1894

Paris. - La Basilique Du Sacre - Coeur, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Paris. - La Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur, c1910. designed by Paul Abadie. Construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914 From " Paris - Album Artistique", by. [Imp

Paris, France - Foundation-Stone of the Sacre Coeur on the 16th of June. Date: 1875

Paris / Sacre Coeur C1905
Church of Sacre Coeur, designed by architects Abadie and Magne

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"Abadie: A Tale of French Soldiers and the Sacre Coeur" In the midst of World War I, as French soldiers departed on leave, a cartoon captured their weary yet hopeful faces. These brave men sought solace in the arms of Paris, a city bustling with life despite the chaos that surrounded it. Another cartoon depicted these soldiers relaxing during their precious moments away from the battlefield. Laughter filled the air as they shared stories and camaraderie, finding respite from the horrors of war. Meanwhile, in Paris, construction began on an iconic symbol - Sacre Coeur. The majestic Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur stood tall against the sky, its foundation-stone marking a new chapter for France amidst turmoil. As time passed by, more cartoons showcased these resilient soldiers enjoying their well-deserved breaks. Their smiles were bittersweet reminders that even in times of darkness and uncertainty, joy could still be found among friends. The ongoing construction of Sacre Coeur mirrored this spirit of resilience. Brick by brick, it rose to become a beacon of hope for both locals and visitors alike – a testament to faith and unity during troubled times. Parisians witnessed firsthand how this grand basilica took shape over time. Each visit brought them closer to witnessing its completion – an architectural marvel destined to stand as a symbol of strength and devotion for generations to come. Through these captivating cartoons capturing moments both light-hearted and profound, "Abadie" weaves together two narratives – one depicting French soldiers seeking solace amidst war's devastation while another showcasing Paris' determination to build something beautiful amid chaos. In this tale where art meets history, Abadie becomes not just a name but also an embodiment of resilience - reminding us that even in our darkest hours there is always room for laughter, friendship, and hope.