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Sketch for (town hall?), rue Paul-Bert...Allegory to the dead of the First World War, c.1921. Creator: Julien Louis Tavernier
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Sketch for (town hall?), rue Paul-Bert...Allegory to the dead of the First World War, c.1921. Creator: Julien Louis Tavernier
Sketch for (town hall?), rue Paul-Bert, Saint-Mande : Allegory to the dead of the First World War, c.1921. Personification of the Republic, soldier holding the French flag. (Esquisse pour la salle municipale de la rue Paul-Bert, Saint-Mande : Allegorie aux morts de la premiere guerre mondiale)
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This evocative sketch, titled "Esquisse pour la salle municipale de la rue Paul-Bert, Saint-Mande: Allegorie aux morts de la premiere guerre mondiale" (Sketch for the town hall of rue Paul-Bert, Saint-Mande: Allegory to the dead of the First World War), was created by the renowned French artist Julien Louis Tavernier around 1921. The painting depicts an allegorical figure of the Republic, personified as a woman, standing solemnly inside an indoor space, possibly a town hall or a museum. She holds the tricolour French flag in her left hand, while her right hand rests on the shoulder of a soldier, who wears a military uniform and gazes off into the distance with a melancholic expression. The allegory pays tribute to the dead of the First World War, and the somber mood is further emphasized by the ominous clouds and weathered walls in the background. The use of oil painting technique on canvas material adds to the richness and depth of the artwork. The painting is an excellent example of the artistic school of the 1920s, which often explored themes of loss, memory, and the aftermath of the devastating war. The painting is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of art to capture and convey complex emotions. It is a valuable addition to the collections of Paris museums, such as Petit Palais, and is a must-see for anyone interested in the heritage of 20th-century art and the concept of war memorials.
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