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Le "Gloria Victis"; d'Antonin Mercie, 1916. Creator: Goupil. Le "Gloria Victis"; d'Antonin Mercie, 1916. Creator: Goupil
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Le "Gloria Victis"; d'Antonin Mercie, 1916. Creator: Goupil. Le "Gloria Victis"; d'Antonin Mercie, 1916. Creator: Goupil
Antonin Mercie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916". ("Gloria Victis"; by Antonin Mercie)
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Gloria Victis
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or "Glory to the Vanquished," created by French sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye (1828-1884) and completed by his student Antonin Mercie (1845-1916) in 1916, is a powerful allegorical sculpture that embodies the spirit of hope and resilience in the face of defeat. The photograph print, published in "L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916," captures the essence of this neoclassical masterpiece. The statue depicts a winged woman, personifying Gloria Victis, standing tall and proud, despite being burdened by the weight of defeated men carrying swords and shields at her feet. The woman, dressed in flowing robes, raises her right hand in a gesture of hope and victory, while her left hand cradles a palm leaf, symbolizing the palm of martyrdom. With her wings spread wide, she represents the triumph of hope over adversity. The sculpture was originally created in the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 and was intended to inspire the French people in their time of need. The photograph print, created by Goupil, captures the timeless beauty and power of Mercie's creation, transporting viewers back to a bygone era of artistic mastery and national pride. The neoclassical style of the sculpture is evident in the use of clean lines, idealized forms, and a sense of grandeur and dignity. The contrast between the dark, heavy forms of the defeated men and the light, ethereal figure of Gloria Victis highlights the power of hope to uplift and inspire even in the darkest of times. The photograph print serves as a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the human spirit and convey complex emotions through the medium of sculpture.
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