Title

Letter from a 'Pépère', 1914-1918

Caption

Letter from a 'Pépère' (one of the oldest soldiers): Poilu writing a letter to his family from a trench. First World War, 1914-1918

Illustration by Job published in the book "Allons, Enfants de la Patrie !..." by Jean Richepin. Published by A. Mame et fils in 1920.

Info+

Jacques Onfroy de Bréville, known as Job (1858-1931)

Date

1920

Credit line

Photo12

Reference

COM24A00_137

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

56,4Mb (2,8Mb) / 13,2in x 16,5in / 3971 x 4961 (300dpi)

Keywords

Illustration Drawing France French 20th century 1920s 20th century History of France Event Character Patriotism World War I War 1914-1918 WWI 1915 1916 1917 Soldier Poilu Uniform Trench War of position Leisure Playing cards Waiting Correspondence News Writing Letter Mail Mud Muddy Dirty Dirt Bag Pipe Smoking Senior Old Cold Scarf Winter