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Sur le front d'artois - l'album de Jean Lefort; Retour d'un bataillon de chasseurs, 1915 (1916). Creator: Jean Lefort
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Sur le front d'artois - l'album de Jean Lefort; Retour d'un bataillon de chasseurs, 1915 (1916). Creator: Jean Lefort
Sur le front d'artois - Feuilles d'Album de Jean Lefort; Retour des tranchees d'un bataillon de chasseurs. (Gauchin-le Gal, 7 juillet 1915.), 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Artois France Chasseur Chasseurs Jean Lefort Lefort Jean Marching Return Returning Western Front Armed Services Battlefield
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Sur le front d'Artois - l'album de Jean Lefort; Retour d'un bataillon de chasseurs" is a captivating watercolor painting by Jean Lefort, created in 1915 and published in the French magazine "L'Illustration" in 1916. The image captures the poignant moment of the return of a battalion of chasseurs, or light infantry, from the trenches in the Artois region of France during the First World War. The painting depicts a group of weary soldiers on horseback, making their way through a rural village. Horses, some with saddles adorned with the insignia of the French army, trot alongside their riders. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and carrying their weapons, appear determined yet exhausted, their faces etched with the fatigue of battle. In the background, buildings and houses line the streets, some with damage visible from the conflict. A horse-drawn cart and a few civilians are also visible, adding to the sense of life continuing amidst the chaos of war. The painting's color palette is muted and earthy, reflecting the somber reality of the war-torn landscape. Jean Lefort's "Retour des tranchees d'un bataillon de chasseurs" offers a poignant glimpse into the experiences of the soldiers on the Western Front during World War I. The image captures the moment of relief and homecoming, but also the harsh reality of the ongoing conflict that continued to claim lives and disrupt communities. This painting is an important historical document of the First World War and a testament to the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought in it. It is a reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by those who served. The painting is part of the "Collection de la Guerre IV" in the "L'Illustration" archive and is a valuable addition to any collection of First World War art and history.
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