Grand père 1874 - 1915

"Grand Père", created between 1874 and 1915 by Georges Hermann Rene Paul, is a woodcut print depicting a French soldier flanked by two children holding French flags. The soldier is in uniform, while the children are dressed in traditional French attire. The image is framed by a border of blooming flowers, signifying the beauty of the nation. The artwork is now housed at the Rijksmuseum and showcases the artist's use of bold colors and simplified lines, characteristic of the woodcut printing technique. The subject matter evokes a sense of patriotism and familial unity, which likely resonated with the audience during a time of national pride.