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Grandes Heures; Tandis que les plenipotentiaires allemands se preparent a signer la... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Grandes Heures; Tandis que les plenipotentiaires allemands se preparent a signer la capitulation allemande; aspect nocturne de la place de la concorde, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Abandoned Armaments Armistice Artillery Artillery Cannon Artillery Gun Cannon Conflict France Europe Lillustration Paris Ile De France France Peace Place De La Concorde Place De La Revolution Silence Silent Square
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Grandes Heures: The Moment of Silence before the Signing of the Armistice in 1918 (Unknown, 'Grandes Heures: Tandis que les plenipotentiaires allemands se préparent à signer la capitulation allemande; aspect nocturne de la place de la Concorde', 1918, from 'L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2' L'Illustration, Paris, 1924) This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of silence before the signing of the Armistice of Compiègne in 1918, marking the end of the First World War. The image, titled 'Grandes Heures: Tandis que les plenipotentiaires allemands se préparent à signer la capitulation allemande; aspect nocturne de la place de la Concorde', was published in 'L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2' by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924. The photograph depicts the Place de la Concorde in Paris, illuminated by the soft glow of the night. The square, usually bustling with activity, stands abandoned and silent, save for the ominous presence of artillery cannons and guns. The armaments, remnants of the devastating conflict, are now silent, their power rendered obsolete by the impending peace. The scene is a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction of the war-torn Europe, a testament to the fragile hope for a new beginning. The Place de la Concorde, once a symbol of revolution and change, now stands as a symbol of peace and the end of a century of conflict. The photograph, taken from an unknown artist, is a poignant reminder of the solemn moment in history when the guns fell silent, and the world held its breath in anticipation of a new dawn. The image, with its haunting beauty and powerful symbolism, continues to resonate with viewers, offering a glimpse into the history of the First World War and the hope for a peaceful future.
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