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Cartoon, French boys gathering coal, WW1
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Cartoon, French boys gathering coal, WW1
Cartoon, French boys gathering stray pieces of coal during a supply crisis. One of them says he will sell a bag to an old gentleman he knows. Date: 1917
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This evocative cartoon, dated 1917, captures the grim realities of life on the home front during World War I in France. Amidst a coal supply crisis, a group of young boys are seen huddled together, collecting stray pieces of coal from the side of the road. The harsh winter weather and scarcity of resources are evident in their determined expressions. One boy, holding a makeshift sack, turns to an old gentleman approaching and offers to sell him a bag of coal. The gendarme, a symbol of law and order, watches over the scene from a distance, adding a sense of authority and regulation to the chaotic situation. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by civilians during the war, as they struggled to maintain normalcy in the face of unprecedented challenges. This powerful cartoon, with its timeless imagery and poignant commentary, offers a unique perspective on the events of the First World War and the resilience of the human spirit.
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