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L'hiver au pays du charbon; L'Iiustration du 11 janvier 1919, 1919. Creator: Lucien Jonas
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L'hiver au pays du charbon; L'Iiustration du 11 janvier 1919, 1919. Creator: Lucien Jonas
L'hiver au pays du charbon; L'Iiustration du 11 janvier 1919, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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L'Hiver au pays du charbon; L'Illustration du 11 janvier 1919
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is a poignant lithograph created by Lucien Jonas in 1919, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris. This evocative image captures the essence of post-World War I hardship and the enduring strength of the human spirit. The black and white composition depicts a wintry scene inside a small, dilapidated house. A mother cradles her sleeping child in her arms, her weary expression etched with the weight of her maternal responsibilities. Her husband, a widower or a soldier returning from the front, lies asleep on the floor nearby, his body thin and frail from the ravages of war. In the foreground, two orphaned children huddle together, their baskets of meager possessions at their side. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by families during the post-war period. The somber color palette and the stark contrast between the cold, wintry exterior and the warm, intimate interior underscore the resilience and love that sustained families during this difficult time. Lucien Jonas' masterful use of line and form imbues the print with a sense of timelessness and universal appeal. The image transcends its historical context, speaking to the enduring themes of motherhood, family, and the human capacity to find comfort and solace in the midst of adversity. This powerful and evocative print is a testament to the enduring impact of the First World War on the lives of ordinary people, and a reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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