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Le Cathedrale de Reims en flammes; Le clocher a l'Ange et la toiture du chevet en feu, 1914. Creator: T Holden Waterhouse
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Le Cathedrale de Reims en flammes; Le clocher a l'Ange et la toiture du chevet en feu, 1914. Creator: T Holden Waterhouse
Le Cathedrale de Reims en flammes; Le clocher a l'Ange et la toiture du chevet en feu, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Le Cathedrale de Reims en flammes; Le clocher a l'Ange et la toiture du chevet en feu
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(Reims Cathedral on Fire: The Angel Tower and the Roof of the Chevet in Flames), a poignant photograph by T Holden Waterhouse, captures the devastating impact of World War I on the historic city of Reims, France. The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926, documents the aftermath of the German artillery bombardment on the iconic Reims Cathedral, also known as Notre-Dame de Reims, in 1914. The photograph presents a hauntingly beautiful yet tragic scene of the cathedral's exterior, with its intricate Gothic architecture engulfed in flames. The Angel Tower and the roof of the chevet (the eastern end of the cathedral) are particularly prominent in the image, their once ornate details now obscured by the thick, black smoke rising from the burning building. The cathedral, a symbol of French Christianity and the site of numerous coronations of French monarchs, had been spared during previous wars but not during the First World War. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of war and the irreparable damage it inflicts on cultural heritage. The image's monochromatic palette adds to its somber mood, emphasizing the contrast between the beauty of the cathedral and the devastation caused by the conflict. The photograph is a testament to the enduring impact of World War I on the Western Front and the world, leaving an indelible mark on history and our collective memory. T Holden Waterhouse, a renowned photographer, captured this moment in history, providing us with a visual record of the destruction wrought by the war. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the devastating consequences of war on our shared history and identity.
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