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L'offensive de la Somme: La sucrerie de Dompierre, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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L'offensive de la Somme: La sucrerie de Dompierre, 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'offensive de la Somme: La sucrerie de Dompierre; C'est un des tableaux les plus tragiques du champ de bataille de la Somme. "La sucrerie de Dompierre, dit un correspondant du Petit Parisien, a ete non pas abattue, mais dechiquetee par la mitraille. Tout a cote de cet amas de debris enchevetres et dresses vers le ciel, un grand Christ en croix, dont un boulet a detache le bras gauche, semble, lui aussi, seul debout dans la plaine de carnage, appeler au secours contre la ferocite des hommes qui dechainerent la guerre....", 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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L'Offensive de la Somme - La Sucrerie de Dompierre,
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a haunting image from the First World War, captures the devastation and tragedy of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The photograph, of unknown origin, shows the remains of a sugar factory in Dompierre, Picardy, France. The building, once a symbol of industry and productivity, is now reduced to a pile of rubble, twisted and raised towards the sky. According to a report from Le Petit Parisien, the factory was not merely destroyed but "dechiquetee by mitraille," or shredded by machine gun fire. Amidst the chaos and destruction, a large cross, its left arm severed by a bullet, stands alone in the desolate battlefield. The crucifixion-like image of Christ, seemingly calling for help against the ferocity of men who unleashed war, adds a poignant and spiritual dimension to the scene. The print, titled "La Sucrerie de Dompierre," was published in the "Collection de la Guerre IV" of the French magazine L'Illustration in 1916. This haunting image serves as a stark reminder of the brutal reality of war and the destruction it leaves behind. The print, with its monochromatic palette and somber mood, transports us back to a time when the world was forever changed by the horrors of the First World War. The print, a poignant and powerful testament to the human cost of war, stands as a reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity. The unknown creator's masterful composition and use of light and shadow evoke a sense of awe and reverence, making it a timeless piece of historical and artistic significance.
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