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The Dark Hours of Italy; Refugees from Friuli in a square in Brescia, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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The Dark Hours of Italy; Refugees from Friuli in a square in Brescia, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; Refugees from Friuli in a square in Brescia, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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The Dark Hours of Italy - Refugees from Friuli in a Square in Brescia, 1917
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a poignant photograph that captures the harsh realities of displacement and hardship during the First World War. The image is taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph depicts a group of men, women, and children huddled together in a town square in Brescia, Italy. They are refugees from the region of Friuli, which had been devastated by the war. Their expressions convey a sense of weariness, despair, and determination. Some of them look directly at the camera with a haunting intensity, while others seem lost in thought or distracted by their surroundings. The photograph captures the full length of the refugees, dressed in ragged clothing and carrying meager belongings. The square is empty except for them, highlighting their isolation and vulnerability. The lack of color in the image adds to the somber mood, emphasizing the stark reality of their situation. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the displacement it causes. It invites us to reflect on the experiences of those who were forced to leave their homes and communities due to conflict, and the challenges they faced in finding refuge and rebuilding their lives. The photograph remains an important historical record of a pivotal moment in European history, and a testament to the resilience and courage of those who endured the dark hours of war.
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