Enfants jouant à la guerre dans le square de la mairie du 14ème arrondissement (1918)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Félix Brard’s evocative 1918 painting, , captures a poignant moment of play amidst the shadows of war. In this lively watercolor scene, a group of children is depicted in the act of playing war games in a park. The setting is rich with autumnal colors, the trees shedding golden leaves, which blend harmoniously with the earthy tones of the ground.The children, dressed in miniature military garb, engage energetically with wooden rifles and makeshift barricades, mimicking the grim realities faced by adults during wartime. Their expressions and postures convey a mix of earnest concentration and the innocent joy of play, creating a stark contrast against the serious implications of their game.In the background, faint outlines of the city's architecture remind viewers of the ever-present urban environment surrounding this natural oasis. Brard's use of light and shadow, combined with the vivid yet gentle color palette, emphasized the transient innocence of youth against the enduring backdrop of societal conflict.This painting not only serves as a visual record of historical social dynamics but also evokes reflection on the impacts of war on young minds.