A French Army Theatre

Category

Library Item

Item no

32737

Title

After the Grand Monarque's Example: A French Army Theatre.

Description

From the Illustrated London News published September 29th, 1917, page 372. Drawn by Frédéric de Haenen after a French official photograph. Full title: The value of the stage in War: An audience of French officers and men, with some villagers, at a performance of the Théâtre aux Armées.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1917

Size

39.6 x 26.7 cm

Type

Press cutting; Reproduction

Location

Reference Library

Entertainment was an important component of maintaining troop morale, staving off dissension, and helping soldiers cope with the rigors of war. Leisure moments were filled with common peacetime activities ranging from a simple card game to attending a performance put on especially for soliders. Important noble and military figures often organised events for Allied forces, recognising that entertainment was vital to victory.

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