1918 Pantheon de la Guerre Italie WWI French Postcard Carrier-Belleuse Gorguet
$ 5.28
Description
1918 Pantheon de la Guerre Italie WWI French Postcard Carrier-Belleuse Gorguet. Neurdein et Cie. Imp. Crête, Succ., Corbeil Paris," a renowned French publisher, indicating its authenticity and historical context. The imagery evokes a sense of solemnity and national pride, preserving a visual record of a pivotal era. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This remarkable vintage postcard captures a significant moment from 1918, depicting a grand assembly at the "Pantheon de la Guerre" with the prominent inscription "ITALIE." The scene features a multitude of figures, many in military attire, gathered amidst a classical architectural setting adorned with flags, suggesting a commemorative event or a moment of national importance related to World War I. The detailed artwork, credited to P. Carrier-Belleuse and A.F. Gorguet, showcases the artistic style prevalent during the period, likely a collotype print that provides a rich, monochrome rendition of this historical gathering. The postcard's reverse side reveals its origins, bearing the mark of "Anciens Étab. Neurdein et Cie. Imp. Crête, Succ., Corbeil Paris," a renowned French publisher, indicating its authenticity and historical context. This collectible piece offers a unique glimpse into the visual culture and patriotic sentiments of France during the Great War, making it a valuable item for collectors of WWI memorabilia, French history, or vintage postcards. The imagery evokes a sense of solemnity and national pride, preserving a visual record of a pivotal era.
