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Proust (As Soldier)
MARCEL PROUST while doing his military service at Orleans Date: 1871 - 1922
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1871 Marcel Orleans Proust 1922
11"x8.5" Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.4cm x 27.9cm (6.9" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures Marcel Proust (1871-1922) during his military service at Orleans, France, between the years 1894 and 1896. The image offers a rare glimpse into the early life of the renowned French author, best known for his groundbreaking novel "In Search of Lost Time." At the time of this photograph, Proust was 23 years old and had not yet begun his literary career. The military uniform he wears in the photograph underscores the contrast between the man who would become a symbol of literary innovation and the young soldier who, like many of his contemporaries, was required to serve his country. The serious expression on his face and the focused gaze into the distance suggest a young man contemplating the world around him, a trait that would later manifest itself in his intricate and introspective writing. Military service was a significant experience for Proust, and it left a lasting impact on his life. During his time in the army, he contracted a bout of rheumatism that would plague him for the rest of his life. This illness contributed to his decision to abandon his plans to pursue a career in law and instead dedicate himself to writing. This photograph, taken in 1922, serves as a poignant reminder of Proust's formative years and the experiences that shaped his development as a writer. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of identity and the ways in which our past experiences inform our present selves.
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