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Illustration, Malbrough is going to war
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Illustration, Malbrough is going to war
Illustration, Malbrough s'en va t'en guerre (Marlborough is going to war). Elegant ladies faint when they hear that Monsieur Malbrough is dead and buried as a result of going to war. Date: 1917
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This illustration from 1917 depicts a scene from the French nursery rhyme "Malbrough s'en va t'en guerre" (Marlborough is going to war). In this intricate artwork, we see elegant ladies in elaborate costumes fainting in shock and distress upon hearing the news of Monsieur Malbrough's death as a result of going to war.
The women are dressed in mourning attire, with black bows, feathered hats, and crinoline skirts adding to the somber atmosphere. Their fans lay forgotten on the ornate garden fountain as they react to the devastating news.
A beautiful peacock stands nearby, its vibrant feathers contrasting with the sorrowful scene unfolding before it. The artist has captured not only the physical reactions of these shocked women but also their emotional turmoil at losing someone dear to them.
This illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and how it can impact even those who may not be directly involved in combat. It is a powerful visual representation of grief and loss that resonates across time and history.
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