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In the Troops Quarters outside Paris, 1870 / 71, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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In the Troops Quarters outside Paris, 1870 / 71, (1936). Creator: Unknown
In the Troops Quarters outside Paris, 1870/71, (1936). Im Etappenquarter Vor Paris, 1870/71. Headquarters of the German army at the chateau de Brunoy, during the Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War. The Germans are depicted as energetic, red-cheeked, and wearing dirty boots, constrasting with the luxurious, pastel-coloured interior that they have requisitioned as temporary accommodation. They are cultured, however, and are singing and playing the piano. They have not burnt their enemys furniture but have collected firewood. After a painting made in 1894, in the Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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1870 1871 Album Altona Bahrenfeld Anton Von Bilder Deutscher Geschichte Billet Boot Boots Chateau Cigaretten Bi Cigaretten Bilderdienst Drawing Room Fireplace Firewood Franco Prussian War Franco Prussian War 1870 1871 Hadank Hadank O H W Hadank Ohw Hadank Oskar Hermann Werner Headquarters Living Room Mantelpiece Music Room O H W O H W Hadank Officers Ohw Hadank Oskar Hermann Werner Oskar Hermann Werner Hadank Piano Prussia Prussian Siege Of Paris Sitting Room Vocalist Werner Anton Von Werner Country House Footwear Playing An Instrument
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In the Troops Quarters outside Paris, 1870/71" is a captivating print that offers a glimpse into the lives of German soldiers during the Franco-Prussian War. The image showcases the headquarters of the German army at Chateau de Brunoy, which they have temporarily requisitioned as their accommodation. Contrasting with the luxurious and pastel-colored interior of the chateau, these energetic soldiers are depicted as red-cheeked individuals wearing dirty boots. Despite their rugged appearance, it becomes evident that these men possess a cultured side as they engage in activities such as singing and playing piano. What sets this scene apart is not only their ability to appreciate finer things but also their respect for their enemy's property. Instead of burning furniture for warmth, they have collected firewood to keep themselves comfortable amidst challenging circumstances. The photograph itself is based on a painting created in 1894 by Anton Alexander von Werner and can be found in Berlin's Alte Nationalgalerie. It was later included in "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte" an album featuring cigarette cards from Cigaretten-Bilderdienst. This historical snapshot captures both the resilience and humanity displayed by soldiers during times of war. It serves as a reminder that even amidst conflict, cultural appreciation and acts of compassion can still find room to flourish.
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