Poilus Collection

A Dawn, 1914, pub.1915 (etching)
5051349 A Dawn, 1914, pub.1915 (etching) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dawn, 1914, pub)

The Song of the Poilus, Collection of songs and poems written and sung by Lucien Boyer in the armies of the Republic
661492 The Song of the Poilus, Collection of songs and poems written and sung by Lucien Boyer in the armies of the Republic, published by Francis Salabert, Paris (colour litho) by Arnoux

Our Wounded, cover of La Baionette magazine, 1st June, 1916 (colour litho)
XIR418459 Our Wounded, cover of La Baionette magazine, 1st June, 1916 (colour litho) by Poulbot, Francisque (1879-1946); Musee de La Presse, Paris

The Poilus Achievements, pushing the German beyond the Rhine, cover of a boardgame
698826 The Poilus Achievements, pushing the German beyond the Rhine, cover of a boardgame, c.1914-15 (colour litho) by French School

French patrol among the barbed wire, World War I (chromolitho)
1094288 French patrol among the barbed wire, World War I (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French patrol among the barbed wire, World War I)

Colouring book for children, The Relief of Poilus, 1917 (colour litho)
698825 Colouring book for children, The Relief of Poilus, 1917 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: album a colorier)

Maxim gun in position, Albert, Somme, First World War (b / w photo)
3104503 Maxim gun in position, Albert, Somme, First World War (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maxim gun in position, Albert, Somme)

Concert at Mauffrecourt before going to the trenches, 15th July 1916 (b / w photo)
661489 Concert at Mauffrecourt before going to the trenches, 15th July 1916 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The French force rushed forward and took possession of the crater (colour litho)
3620741 The French force rushed forward and took possession of the crater (colour litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Dawn, 1914, pub. 1915. Creator: Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson (1889 –
A Dawn, 1914, pub. 1915 (etching)

A Dupuis head and shoulders of a German cavalryman
French artist Emile Dupuis produced three series of postcards between 1914 and 1915. They were Nos Allies (our Allied soldiers)

A Dupuis head and shoulders of an German soldier
French artist Emile Dupuis produced three series of postcards between 1914 and 1915. They were Nos Allies (our Allied soldiers)

A Dupuis head and shoulders of a German Territorial
French artist Emile Dupuis produced three series of postcards between 1914 and 1915. They were Nos Allies (our Allied soldiers)

A Dupuis head & shoulders of a German infantry officer
French artist Emile Dupuis produced three series of postcards between 1914 and 1915. They were Nos Allies (our Allied soldiers)

A Dupuis head and shoulders of a French soldier
French artist Emile Dupuis produced three series of postcards between 1914 and 1915. They were Nos Allies (our Allied soldiers)

A Dupuis head and shoulders of a Flanders sailor
French artist Emile Dupuis produced three series of postcards between 1914 and 1915. They were Nos Allies (our Allied soldiers)

A Dupuis head and shoulders of an British soldier
French artist Emile Dupuis produced three series of postcards between 1914 and 1915. They were Nos Allies (our Allied soldiers)

A Dupuis head and shoulders of an Indian soldier
French artist Emile Dupuis produced three series of postcards between 1914 and 1915. They were Nos Allies (our Allied soldiers)

A Dupuis head and shoulders of a Montenegran soldier
French artist Emile Dupuis produced three series of postcards between 1914 and 1915. They were Nos Allies (our Allied soldiers)

A Dupuis head and shoulders of a Serbian soldier
French artist Emile Dupuis produced three series of postcards between 1914 and 1915. They were Nos Allies (our Allied soldiers)

French troop train in World War One at a station
A French military troop train stops at a rural station, somewhere in France, and takes on refreshments and supplies at the military station canteen. Date: 1917

Music in the trenches
An impromptu musical performance by French soldiers in their trench. The instruments shown are a drum, a metal cooking pot, a flute and a self-made violin. Date: 1915

Au Palais du Trocadero. Grande matinee de bienfaisance en l honneur des poilus des regions enhavies. Four foot soldiers each wearing a different service cap walking together. Date 1917

Reservez le vin pour nos poilus. A jug of wine surrounded by bunches of grapes and a cup filled with wine next to it. Date 1916. Reservez le vin pour nos poilus

Nesle 1918
Men of the 20th British Division and the 22nd French Division in hastily dug rifle pits covering a road, in the Nesle sector of the Somme region

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"Poilus: The Faces of War" In the midst of the chaos and devastation, their faces tell stories of courage, resilience, and sacrifice. A collection of portraits captured by Dupuis reveals the diverse array of soldiers who fought on both sides during World War I. Among them is a head and shoulders image of a German cavalryman, his stern expression reflecting the determination that drove him into battle. Next to him stands a German soldier, his eyes filled with weariness from endless days spent in trenches. A German Territorial gazes into the distance, perhaps longing for home amidst the horrors surrounding him. An imposing figure emerges in an image depicting a German infantry officer; his commanding presence evident even through black-and-white photography. On the other side stands a French soldier, his gaze unwavering as he fights for liberty and homeland. A Flanders sailor's weathered face speaks volumes about life at sea during wartime - tales untold but etched deep within his soul. An English soldier's portrait showcases strength and resolve as he stood shoulder to shoulder with allies against a common enemy. An Indian soldier embodies bravery beyond borders; fighting not only for country but also for freedom from oppression. The Montenegrin soldier's countenance reflects fierce loyalty to defend their land against invaders. And finally, we see a Serbian soldier whose eyes hold traces of sorrow yet remain steadfast in hope for victory. Amidst this visual narrative lies "The Song of Poilus, " echoing through trenches like whispers carried by wind - songs and poems written by Lucien Boyer that united hearts across armies. Meanwhile, "Our Wounded" graces La Baionette magazine cover - an artistic tribute to those who bore physical scars while carrying emotional burdens too heavy to bear alone. These images capture more than mere faces; they embody humanity's capacity for endurance amid unimaginable circumstances.