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On ne s'etait pas revus Douaumont, 1916. Creator: J Simont
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On ne s'etait pas revus Douaumont, 1916. Creator: J Simont
On ne s'etait pas revus Douaumont, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916". (We will not see Douaumont again)
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On ne s'etait pas revus Douaumont
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(We will not see Douaumont again), a poignant pencil drawing by Spanish artist J. Simont, captures the raw emotion and human cost of the Battle of Verdun during the First World War. The image, published in the French magazine L'Illustration in 1916, depicts three individuals - a soldier, a nurse, and a woman - gathered around a hospital bed. The soldier, with a bandaged head and weary expression, lies unconscious, while the nurse, her face etched with concern, checks his vital signs. The woman, with a hand on the soldier's shoulder, offers a reassuring smile, her eyes filled with hope and determination. The setting is the interior of a hospital, a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction of the battlefield outside. The drawing masterfully conveys the sense of isolation and despair that must have pervaded the hospital wards during the prolonged and brutal Battle of Verdun, which raged from February to December 1916 in the Vaux-Moselle region of France. The drawing also serves as a poignant reminder of the camaraderie and support that must have sustained the soldiers and medical personnel during those dark days. J. Simont's "On ne s'etait pas revus Douaumont" is a powerful and evocative work of art that encapsulates the human experience of war. It invites us to reflect on the sacrifices made by the soldiers, nurses, and civilians during the First World War and the enduring bonds of friendship and solidarity that sustained them in the face of adversity. The drawing is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of compassion and care in times of crisis.
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