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Breakfast for a soldier on home leave, WW1
Breakfast for a soldier on home leave, WW1 -- should I wake him?
1917
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Breakfast for a Soldier on Home Leave, WW1 -- Should I Wake Him? (February 1917) This evocative image captures a tender moment of respite and romance during the tumultuous period of the First World War. The setting is Paris, 1917, and the scene unfolds in a cozy bedroom. A young woman, dressed in a delicate negligee, stands by the bedside of her beloved soldier, who is still asleep. The room is filled with the soft light filtering through the curtains, creating an intimate and serene atmosphere. On the tray next to the bed, a steaming cup of coffee and a plate of breakfast await the soldier. The table is adorned with a vase of fresh flowers, adding to the sense of warmth and comfort. The woman seems to be contemplating whether to wake her soldier, her gaze filled with a mixture of love and concern. The soldier, in his uniform, appears peaceful and content, oblivious to the world outside. The image is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures and moments of normalcy that soldiers experienced during their brief leaves from the horrors of the war. The French caption "Le petit déjeuner du permissionnaire" translates to "Breakfast for a Soldier on Leave," encapsulating the essence of this heartfelt scene. This photograph, taken in 1917, offers a glimpse into the lives of the soldiers and the women who waited for them during the 1910s, a time of great upheaval and change in history.
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