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To the Victor Belong the Spoils, George Harding, WW1

To the Victor Belong the Spoils, George Harding, WW1


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To the Victor Belong the Spoils, George Harding, WW1

Reproduction of a painting or sketch entitled To the Victor Belong the Spoils, by the American artist George Matthews Harding, who served as an official artist with the American Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Showing three American soldiers, two of them smoking German-style pipes, with a pile of enemy ammunition, weapons and other items on the ground in front of them. Date: circa 1918

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To the Victor Belong the Spoils

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is a poignant and evocative sketch by American artist George Matthews Harding, created circa 1918 during his tenure as an official artist with the American Expeditionary Force (A.E.F.) in Europe during World War 1. This evocative work of art captures the essence of the Great War's harsh realities and the triumph of victory. The painting depicts three American soldiers, their uniforms and expressions conveying the fatigue and determination of men who have witnessed the horrors of war. Two of the soldiers are seen taking a brief moment of respite, smoking German-style pipes, their faces etched with the lines of weariness and the knowledge that the battlefield's spoils now belong to them. The soldiers' victory is underscored by the pile of enemy ammunition, weapons, and other items that lie before them. The scene is a testament to the brutal nature of war and the importance of seizing the moment in its aftermath. The title of the painting, "To the Victor Belong the Spoils," is a reference to the ancient Roman phrase "Victor qui transibit, victor erit," which translates to "The victor who passes by, will be the victor." George Matthews Harding's "To the Victor Belong the Spoils" is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the American soldiers during the First World War and the ultimate reward of victory. This reproduction of the original sketch offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant and thought-provoking visual representation of a pivotal moment in world history.

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