Exposition des oeuvres – Antique Wall Art
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Exposition des oeuvres
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The record gives only a French title, *Exposition des oeuvres*, which translates roughly as "exhibition of works," and a date of 1915. That places it in the second year of the First World War, when many French artists had been called to the front and museums and galleries in France often operated on reduced schedules. Wartime exhibitions of this kind frequently raised money for relief or soldiers' welfare, and they served as a reminder that cultural life continued behind the lines. Without more detail about the venue or the works shown, it is hard to say which artists or pieces were included.
| Created / published | 1915 |
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| Original scan | 4,096 × 2,829 px · prints to 14 × 9 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 212_Exposition_des_oeuvres_1915 |
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