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First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a little boy dresses as a soldier and looking behind a rock the enemy with his rifle, above a little girl sleeping in his bed, 1916, 'Boy's Game, Girl's dream'
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First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a little boy dresses as a soldier and looking behind a rock the enemy with his rifle, above a little girl sleeping in his bed, 1916, 'Boy's Game, Girl's dream'
LUX4738348 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a little boy dresses as a soldier and looking behind a rock the enemy with his rifle, above a little girl sleeping in his bed, 1916, 'Boy's Game, Girl's dream'; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France, Patriotic Map showing a little boy dresses as a soldier and looking behind a rock the enemy with his rifle, above a little girl sleeping in his bed, 1916, 'Boy's Game, Girl's dream'); Photo © Lux-in-Fine
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In this poignant image from the First World War, we see a little boy dressed as a soldier, peering cautiously behind a rock at an unseen enemy with his rifle raised. Above him, a little girl sleeps peacefully in her bed, unaware of the dangers lurking just outside her window. The contrast between the boy's game of war and the girl's dreamy innocence is striking - a powerful reminder of the impact that conflict can have on childhood.
The boy's costume speaks to his sense of patriotism and duty, while the girl embodies the purity and vulnerability of youth. The scene captures a moment frozen in time, encapsulating both the harsh realities of war and the fleeting beauty of childhood.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by countless children during times of conflict. Their games may mimic those played by adults on battlefields far away, but their dreams remain untainted by violence and fear.
This photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the dual nature of war - it is both a brutal reality for some and an abstract concept for others. In 'Boy's Game, Girl's Dream,' we are confronted with these conflicting truths in one powerful image that will stay with us long after we look away.
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