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A la "Maisonnette" - Une elegante chaise longue, de forme dite "duchess", 1916. Creator: Unknown. A la "Maisonnette" - Une elegante chaise longue, de forme dite "duchess", 1916. Creator: Unknown
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A la "Maisonnette" - Une elegante chaise longue, de forme dite "duchess", 1916. Creator: Unknown. A la "Maisonnette" - Une elegante chaise longue, de forme dite "duchess", 1916. Creator: Unknown
A la "Maisonnette" - Une elegante chaise longue, de forme dite "duchess", que les Allemands avaient "empruntee" au mobilier du chateau pour la transporter dans une tranchee creusee au pied du mur du parc; dans le mur, des creneaux sont dissimules par le lieerre, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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A la 'Maisonnette' - An Elegant Chaise Longue, Known as the 'Duchess' Form, 1916
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is a captivating photograph that transports us back in time to the heart of the First World War. The image, from the "Collection de la Guerre IV," depicts a beautiful chaise longue, or long chair, with the distinctive 'duchess' shape, which was once a prized possession of Château de la Maisonnette in Picardy, France. The chaise longue, with its ornate design and elegant curves, stands out against the stark backdrop of a battlefield. The Germans had reportedly 'borrowed' this piece of furniture from the chateau to transport it into a trench dug at the foot of the castle wall. The wall itself is hidden behind the foliage, with camouflaged gun slits peeking through the ivy. This photograph, taken during the Battle of the Somme in 1916, offers a unique glimpse into the juxtaposition of war and elegance during this tumultuous period. The soldiers, likely taking a brief respite from the chaos of battle, are seen in the background, adding a poignant reminder of the human element amidst the destruction. The 'Maisonnette' chaise longue, with its timeless beauty, stands as a testament to the enduring allure of French country houses and the contrasting realities of war. This evocative image, created by an unknown photographer, invites us to ponder the intricacies of history and the enduring power of art to capture the essence of a moment in time.
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