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L'Exposition des oeuvres d'art mutilees ou provenant des regions devastees... 1916. Creator: Unknown
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L'Exposition des oeuvres d'art mutilees ou provenant des regions devastees... 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'Exposition des oeuvres d'art mutilees ou provenant des regions devastees; Evangeliaire du tresor de Nancy, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916". (Exhibition of works of art damaged or from devastated regions; Gospel of the Treasury of Nancy)
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This photograph, titled 'L'Exposition des oeuvres d'art mutilees ou provenant des regions devastees' (Exhibition of works of art damaged or from devastated regions), was created in 1916. The image is part of the 'Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916' (Collection of the War IV. The Illustration Volume CXLVIII. The War July, August, September, October, November, December 1916). Although the creator of this evocative image remains unknown, the photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the aftermath of the devastating First World War. The photograph captures a close-up view of a damaged gospel, known as the 'Evangeliaire du tresor de Nancy', from the city of Nancy in the Meurthe-et-Moselle region of France. The gospel, adorned with intricate decorative elements, bears the scars of the war, with its pages torn and its cover dented and disfigured. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the cultural heritage that was lost during the conflict, as well as the resilience and determination to preserve and salvage what remained. The photograph is a poignant testament to the impact of war on art and culture, and the importance of preserving and documenting the past. The image, with its stark contrasts and intricate details, invites viewers to contemplate the fragility and resilience of both art and humanity in the face of adversity.
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