Patriotic WWI poster quoting Victor Hugo, soldiers overlooking Alsace – Vintage Poster
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Step back in time with Patriotic WWI poster quoting Victor Hugo, soldiers overlooking Alsace, a vintage poster rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Patriotic WWI poster quoting Victor Hugo, soldiers overlooking Alsace
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Soldiers gaze out over Alsace in this 1918 poster, which pairs its patriotic image with a line from Victor Hugo. Hugo spent much of his later life denouncing Germany's annexation of Alsace and part of Lorraine after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 to 1871, so quoting him tied the wartime cause to a long national grievance. By 1918, the recovery of Alsace had become a powerful symbol for many French citizens, and posters like this one were meant to keep that goal in view as the fighting drew toward its close.
| Created / published | 1918 |
|---|---|
| Original scan | 2,755 × 4,096 px · prints to 9 × 14 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 475_Ce_ciel_est_notre_azur_1918 |
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