1918 Russia Pantheon de la Guerre WWI Monument Carrier-Belleuse Gorguet Postcard
$ 5.28
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1918 Russia Pantheon de la Guerre WWI Monument Carrier-Belleuse Gorguet Postcard. 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 compelling vintage postcard from 1918 depicts a significant historical scene related to Russia and the "Pantheon de la Guerre." The image showcases a grand gathering of figures, many in military uniforms, formal attire, and clerical robes, assembled before an imposing monument. A central draped female statue dominates the memorial, suggesting a theme of remembrance and valor, likely connected to World War I. The postcard's design is attributed to P. Carrier-Belleuse and A.F. Gorguet, indicating a collaboration of notable artists or illustrators. The copyright explicitly dates it to 1918 by the Pantheon de la Guerre, offering a direct link to a pivotal moment in global history. Published by Neurdein et Cie. and E. Crete from Paris, this piece reflects early 20th-century postcard production techniques, capturing intricate details of the ceremony and the architectural grandeur of the monument. It serves as a visual document of a solemn event, possibly commemorating fallen soldiers or a significant wartime achievement involving Russian dignitaries and military personnel.
