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le Soldat inconnu; le meme jour, le cercueil du Soldat inconnu est transporte de la... 1920. Creator: Jean Clair-Guyot
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le Soldat inconnu; le meme jour, le cercueil du Soldat inconnu est transporte de la... 1920. Creator: Jean Clair-Guyot
le Soldat inconnu; le meme jour, le cercueil du Soldat inconnu est transporte de la citadelle a la gare de Verdun, 1920. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Le Soldat Inconnu; le Même Jour, le Cercueil du Soldat Inconnu Est Transporté de la Citadelle à la Gare de Verdun
EDITORS COMMENTS
(The Unknown Soldier; The Same Day, The Unknown Soldier's Coffin is Transported from the Citadel to Verdun Station), 1920, is a poignant photograph by Jean Clair-Guyot, capturing a significant moment in post-World War I France. The image commemorates the solemn procession of the Unknown Soldier's coffin from the Citadel to the Verdun Station on an unspecified day in 1920. The Unknown Soldier, a symbol of the countless lives lost during the First World War, was chosen to represent all the fallen French soldiers. The photograph depicts a large crowd gathered around the coffin, which is being carried by a group of soldiers in formal uniforms. The somber atmosphere is accentuated by the grey, overcast sky and the stark contrast between the black coffin and the white uniforms of the soldiers. The image is a testament to the collective mourning and remembrance of the sacrifices made during the war. The location of the photograph is significant as Verdun was one of the most heavily fought-over areas during the war, with some of the most intense and prolonged battles taking place there. The journey of the Unknown Soldier's coffin from the Citadel to the station symbolizes the end of the war and the beginning of the peace process. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The image is a valuable historical document, capturing a poignant moment in French history and the collective memory of the First World War. Jean Clair-Guyot, a renowned photographer of the time, skillfully captured the solemnity and gravity of the occasion, making this photograph a significant and moving piece of 20th-century history.
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