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Rapatries; La sortie de la gare: un officier permissionnaire a retrouve ses enfants'. Creator: J Simont
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Rapatries; La sortie de la gare: un officier permissionnaire a retrouve ses enfants'. Creator: J Simont
Rapatries; La sortie de la gare: un officier permissionnaire a retrouve ses enfants'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Rapatries - La sortie de la gare - An Officer on Leave Reunites with His Children
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is a poignant black and white lithograph by the renowned Spanish artist J. Simont i Guillen, created in 1919 for the French publication "L'Illustration." This powerful image captures the emotional moment of reunion between a soldier and his children at a railway station during the aftermath of World War I. The scene unfolds at Evian-les-Bains in the Rhone-Alpes region of France. The soldier, dressed in military uniform, is seen embracing his two young children with a look of profound relief and happiness on his face. His wife, a woman in civilian clothes, stands nearby, watching the heartfelt scene with tears in her eyes. The children, who have been eagerly awaiting their father's return, are filled with joy and excitement as they cling to him. The railway station, bustling with activity, serves as a backdrop to this poignant moment. Other soldiers and civilians can be seen milling about, some greeting their loved ones, while others prepare to embark on their own journeys. The train, which has brought the soldier home, stands in the background, symbolizing the transportation that has made this reunion possible. The title "Rapatries" refers to the repatriation of soldiers who had been sent to the front lines during the war. The image captures the sense of joy and relief that came with their return home, and the deep emotional bonds that had been forged between soldiers and their families during their absence. This evocative print is a testament to the enduring power of human connection and the importance of family, even in the midst of war. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families during the First World War, and the profound impact that their return home had on the lives of those who waited for them.
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