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Villes de Gloire et de Souffrance, lithographies originales par A. Robida. Verdun A. Robida

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Folder containing original lithograph showing "Verdun" during World War I, with remarque showing a low arch bridge leading to twin gate towers with a building in the background; accompanied by four pages of text.

Printed on top left of folder: Prix provisoire : 3 frs.

Printed on lower left of folder: Collection de 8 fascicules: Verdun .. paru. Péronne. Lille.

Stamped at bottom center of folder: Map Division Library of Congress Jan 17 '20.

Pages of text have watermark at bottom center of sheet: Arches.

Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

Albert Robida (1848-1926) - is best known for his illustrations and writings depicting futuristic visions of technology and society. His works often featured fantastical inventions such as flying machines, submarines, and robots, and explored themes such as urbanization, industrialization, and the role of technology in society. Some of his most famous works include "The Twentieth Century" (1882), "The Electric Life" (1890), and "The War in the Twentieth Century" (1887). Robida's contributions to the genre of science fiction have had a lasting impact on popular culture and continue to inspire artists and writers today.

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world war campaigns and battles verdun gates towers arch bridges verdun france remarques letterpress works french lithographs popular graphic arts albert robida robida lithographies originales par ultra high resolution high resolution world war i wwi art print free art prints prints maps lille france
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01/01/1916
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Albert Robida (1848-1926)

French illustrator, caricaturist, and science fiction writer.
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world war campaigns and battles verdun gates towers arch bridges verdun france remarques letterpress works french lithographs popular graphic arts albert robida robida lithographies originales par ultra high resolution high resolution world war i wwi art print free art prints prints maps lille france