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Verdun; Bombardement de Verdun avec des obus incendiaires (nuit du 25 au 26 mars 1916), (1924) Creator: Francois Flameng
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Verdun; Bombardement de Verdun avec des obus incendiaires (nuit du 25 au 26 mars 1916), (1924) Creator: Francois Flameng
Verdun; Bombardement de Verdun avec des obus incendiaires (nuit du 25 au 26 mars 1916), 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Artillery Battle Of Verdun Bombardment Burning Destruction Fires Flame Flameng Francois Flames Francois Flameng Shell Shelling Shells Under Fire Verdun Meuse Lorraine France Western Front Battlefield Metaphor
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Verdun - Bombardement de Verdun avec des obus incendiaires (nuit du 25 au 26 mars 1916)
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is a powerful and evocative image created by French artist Francois Flameng in 1924. This print, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, captures the devastating impact of the Battle of Verdun during the First World War. The scene unfolds at night, with the dark sky illuminated by the fiery glow of incendiary shells raining down upon the city of Verdun in the Meuse region of France. The once-proud cathedral and other buildings, symbols of Christianity and the rich cultural heritage of the region, are engulfed in flames, their silhouettes barely discernible against the backdrop of the inferno. The metaphorical use of fire as a symbol of destruction and chaos is a common motif in war art, and Flameng masterfully employs this concept to convey the devastating effects of the bombardment. The burning buildings and the intense, swirling flames create a sense of chaos and destruction, while the dark night sky adds an ominous and foreboding atmosphere. The location of the battle, Verdun, was a strategic point on the Western Front, and the battle raged from February to December 1916. The German forces launched a massive offensive against the French, resulting in one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the war. The use of incendiary shells added a new level of destruction, as buildings and other structures were reduced to ashes. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilian populations and the destruction of cultural heritage. The use of color and the contrast between the darkness of the night and the bright flames create a striking visual representation of the chaos and destruction wrought by the bombardment of Verdun in 1916.
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