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Une scene quotidienne du temps de guerre; La distribution du communique de 15 heures, 1916. Creator: Leon Fauret
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Une scene quotidienne du temps de guerre; La distribution du communique de 15 heures, 1916. Creator: Leon Fauret
Une scene quotidienne du temps de guerre; La distribution du communique de 15 heures, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Afternoon Bicycle Bicycles Bike Bikes Communication Daily Distributing Distribution Giving Home Front Interest Interested News Routine Communiqué Handing Out Update
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Une scène quotidienne du temps de guerre - La distribution du communiqué de 15 heures
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(A Daily Scene of War: The Distribution of the 3:00 PM Communiqué), by Leon Fauret, 1916, is a poignant and evocative lithograph that captures the essence of life on the French home front during World War I. The black and white image portrays a group of boys and men gathered around a bicycle, eagerly waiting for the arrival of the daily war communiqué. The scene takes place on a quiet, country road, with the sun beginning to set in the background, casting a warm glow over the landscape. The boys, dressed in simple clothing, are intently focused on the man in the foreground, who is carefully handing out the communiqués to each person in the group. The man, likely a volunteer or messenger, carries a satchel full of the important documents slung over his shoulder. The communiqué, a vital source of information for the community, is a symbol of connection to the larger war effort and the outside world. The boys and men, with their rapt attention and eagerness to receive the news, demonstrate the deep interest and concern that the people of France held for the progress of the war. The use of bicycles as a means of transport adds to the sense of routine and daily life that continues despite the ongoing conflict. The boys and men are not soldiers, but they are active participants in the war effort, demonstrating the many ways in which the entire population was involved in the struggle. Overall, "Une scène quotidienne du temps de guerre: La distribution du communiqué de 15 heures" is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the people of France during World War I, and the importance of communication and connection in times of crisis. Leon Fauret's masterful use of light, composition, and subject matter makes this a timeless and evocative image that continues to captivate viewers today.
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