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The dominant, heroic figure of Marianne, the French allegorical figure of Liberty and Reason, shields the recently restored figures of Alsace and Lorraine with her protective embrace. A fire rages in the background. The border region of Alsace-Lorraine was much disputed. During the First World War, the territory was the focus of fighting and atrocities as both sides used the area and its peoples as pawns in battle.

This work forms part of the portfolio ‘The Great War: Britain’s Efforts and Ideals’, a series of 66 lithographic prints commissioned by the Ministry of Information in 1917. The series provides a broad and fascinating representation of Britain’s war objectives, military activities and effort on the Home Front.

National Museum Cardiff

Title

The Restoration of Alsace-Lorraine to France

Date

1917

Medium

lithograph on paper

Measurements

H 76.6 x W 51 cm

Accession number

NMW A 13156

Acquisition method

gift from H. M. Ministry of Information, 1919

Work type

Print

National Museum Cardiff

Cathays Park, Cardiff (Caerdydd) CF10 3NP Wales

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Artist or maker

Maurice Greiffenhagen

1862–1931

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