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Signing of the Armistice, Compiegne, France, WW1
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Signing of the Armistice, Compiegne, France, WW1
Signing of the Armistice in the carriage of Marshal Fochs private train, Compiegne, France, marking the end of the First World War. Illustration by F Chamouin.
1918
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Armistice Compiegne Foch Marshal Peace Pencil Private Signing Uniforms Wagon Officers
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This evocative illustration captures the historic moment of the Signing of the Armistice in the carriage of Marshal Foch's private train in Compiegne, France, marking the end of the First World War on November 11, 1918. The scene is depicted with meticulous detail by French artist F Chamouin, using pencil, ink, and watercolor. The table in the carriage is set with inkwells and papers, as the German delegation, led by Matthias Erzberger, and the Allied powers, represented by Marshal Foch, prepare to put pen to paper and formally agree to an end to the devastating conflict. The military uniforms of the officers, both German and Allied, add a sense of solemnity and importance to the scene. The railway carriage, a symbol of the transportation networks that connected Europe during the war, serves as the backdrop for this pivotal moment in history. The use of naturalistic colors and shading adds depth and texture to the illustration, making it a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the 1910s and the significance of the peace that followed the First World War.
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