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Postcard : Scenes de Guerre; La nuit tombe, le 9 septembre, sur le chateau de Mondement, 1914. Creator: Lucien Jonas
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Scenes de Guerre; La nuit tombe, le 9 septembre, sur le chateau de Mondement, 1914. Creator: Lucien Jonas
Scenes de Guerre; La nuit tombe, le 9 septembre, sur le chateau de Mondement, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Battle Of The Marne Chateau Evening Infantry Jonas Lucien La Soiree Lucien Jonas Marne Champagne Ardenne France Regiment Rifle Rifles Western Front Armed Services Battlefield Country House
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Scenes de Guerre: La nuit tombe, le 9 septembre, sur le château de Mondement" (Scenes of War: The Night Falls, September 9, on Château de Mondement), a poignant lithograph by Lucien Jonas, captures the somber atmosphere of the First World War's Battle of the Marne in 1914. The black-and-white image portrays a group of soldiers gathered around the entrance of a grand, darkened country house, Château de Mondement, located in the Marne, Champagne-Ardenne region of France. The time of day is late evening, with the sun having set and the night sky beginning to reveal its stars. The soldiers, clad in their uniforms and bearing rifles, appear weary and tense, their faces etched with the weight of the battle they have fought. The chateau, once a symbol of opulence and grandeur, now stands as a backdrop to the harsh realities of war. The scene is reminiscent of a quiet soirée interrupted by the chaos of war, with the tranquility of the countryside shattered by the clamor of gunfire and the cacophony of marching troops. Lucien Jonas, a renowned French artist, masterfully conveys the juxtaposition of the serene and the chaotic, the peaceful and the violent, in this powerful image. The soldiers, huddled together for warmth and protection, are a testament to the camaraderie and resilience of the armed forces during this tumultuous time. The gun, a ubiquitous presence in the scene, underscores the grim reality of the war and the constant threat of danger. This evocative print, originally published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the indelible impact it had on the world. The image continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history and the human experience of war.
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