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The Battle Seen by a Combatant; 6 a.m.: the Zouaves hold the fort of Malmaison... 1917. Creator: F Elim
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The Battle Seen by a Combatant; 6 a.m.: the Zouaves hold the fort of Malmaison... 1917. Creator: F Elim
The Battle Seen by a Combatant; 6 a.m.: the Zouaves hold the fort of Malmaison, on which they have planted their pennant; on the left, a white rocket signals a halt in progression, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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The Battle Seen by a Combatant - 6 a.m. - The Zouaves Hold the Fort of Malmaison
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is a poignant and evocative pencil drawing by French artist F Elim, created in 1917. This powerful image is taken from the second volume of "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919," published by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924. The drawing captures the early morning scene of the Battle of Malmaison during the First World War. The Zouaves, a French colonial infantry regiment, are depicted holding the fort on a hillside overlooking the Chemin des Dames in the Aisne region of Picardy, France. The fort's pennant proudly flies above the battlements, while a white rocket signals a halt in the progression of the enemy's advance. The drawing captures the raw and unfiltered realities of war. Soldiers are seen huddled together for warmth, their faces etched with the exhaustion and anxiety of battle. The hillside is dotted with the remnants of destruction, including the smoldering ruins of buildings and the blackened remains of trees. The sky above is streaked with smoke and the ominous threat of impending bombardment. The drawing offers a candid and unflinching glimpse into the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike during this pivotal moment in history. The use of black and white pencil adds to the drawing's emotional impact, highlighting the stark contrast between the beauty of the natural landscape and the devastation wrought by war. Overall, "The Battle Seen by a Combatant: 6 a.m. - The Zouaves Hold the Fort of Malmaison" is a powerful and evocative work of art that captures the essence of the First World War and the indelible mark it left on history.
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