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Mounted French horsemen and French wagon, Somme
2 Vignettes - one is of mounted French horsemen in the dust, and the second is of a French horse-drawn wagon in the mud of the Somme. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)
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1874 Bellecour Berne Drawn Dust Horsemen Jacques Mounted Print Somme Topographical Vignettes Wagon
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This evocative diptych captures the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I, as depicted in the works of French photographer Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939). In the first vignette, a group of mounted French horsemen are seen in the midst of a cloud of dust, their determined faces a testament to the arduous conditions of the battlefield. Their horses, coated in sweat and grime, plod forward, their hooves kicking up clouds of dust with each step. The scene exudes a sense of urgency and purpose, as the soldiers press onward in their mission. In the second vignette, a French horse-drawn wagon labors through the mud of the Somme, its wheels spinning but making little progress. The mud, thick and treacherous, has claimed numerous victims, leaving behind a scene of desolation and destruction. The horses, straining at the reins, seem to be barely holding their ground, their breaths coming in labored gasps. The wagon's cargo, hidden from view, adds to the mystery and intrigue of the image. Berne-Bellecour's photographs offer a unique perspective on the war, providing a glimpse into the daily struggles and hardships faced by the soldiers and civilians on the front lines. His work, which was produced between 1914 and 1918, is an invaluable historical record of the First World War, and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal period in world history.
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