Publisher
La Pensée(French, active early 20th century)French, active early 20th century
CultureFrench
Titles
- Le communiqué_ Nous progessons encore…
- The bulletin: We are still moving forward…
Datec. 1914–1917
PlaceFrance
MediumGelatin silver print with applied color
DimensionsImage: 5 3/8 × 3 7/16 in. (13.7 × 8.7 cm)
Sheet: 5 3/8 x 3 7/16 in. (13.7 x 8.7 cm)
Sheet: 5 3/8 x 3 7/16 in. (13.7 x 8.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Will Michels in honor of his aunt, Cheryl Roy
Object number2010.1836
Not on view
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PhotographyObject Type
WWI, communication between soldiers and loved ones often took the form of
postcards, which quickly expressed a soldier’s status by way of the image on
the card’s front. This hand-colored example produced for injured soldiers
include the stereotypical French soldier known as Poilu (hairy one), who
corresponds with his wife and daughter as he recuperates. In addition to
providing easy correspondence, these photographic postcards served as a model
for patriotic strength during wartime. A small portrait of French general
Joseph Joffre hangs in the background of the image, emphasizing the importance
of loyalty and patriotism in war.
ProvenanceWill Michels, Houston; given to MFAH, 2010.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed in white, recto, lower right: “La Pensée”
Printed in black, recto, bottom center: Le communiqué_ // Nous progressons encore…
Printed in black, recto, bottom right: 46
Printed on verso: Fabrication française
Printed in black, recto, bottom center: Le communiqué_ // Nous progressons encore…
Printed in black, recto, bottom right: 46
Printed on verso: Fabrication française
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