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Reconnaissance national; la ceremonie du 2 aout 1919, a Paris, dans le Grand Amphitheatre... 1919. Creator: Jean Clair-Guyot
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Reconnaissance national; la ceremonie du 2 aout 1919, a Paris, dans le Grand Amphitheatre... 1919. Creator: Jean Clair-Guyot
Reconnaissance national; la ceremonie du 2 aout 1919, a Paris, dans le Grand Amphitheatre de la Sorbonne, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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This evocative photograph, titled "Reconnaissance nationale; la cérémonie du 2 août 1919, à Paris, dans le Grand Amphithéâtre de la Sorbonne" (National Reconciliation; the Ceremony of August 2, 1919, in the Grand Amphitheatre of the Sorbonne, Paris), was captured by Jean Clair-Guyot in 1919. The image is a poignant testament to the aftermath of the First World War, as France and its people came together to honor the fallen and seek unity in the wake of the devastating conflict. The scene unfolds inside the Grand Amphitheatre of the Sorbonne University in Paris, Ile de France, France. The amphitheater, which functioned as a playhouse during this period, has been transformed into a solemn space for commemoration. The air is heavy with the weight of loss and the palpable desire for peace. People, dressed in their Sunday best, gather together, their faces etched with a mix of sadness and determination. The fallen soldiers are remembered through the laying of wreaths and the playing of solemn music. The photograph, which was published in the French magazine L'Illustration in 1924 as part of the album "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2," captures the essence of a nation in mourning, seeking solace in the collective act of remembrance. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the enduring spirit of patriotism that helped to heal the wounds of the past.
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