{"product_id":"carte-postale-1ere-guerre-dessin-tranchees-petit-paquet-vauclusien","title":"First World War postcard, trench drawing, Petit Paquet Vauclusien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated postcard, visible in the photograph, depicts a scene from World War I. On the front, a black and white drawing shows a French soldier walking in a trench, surrounded by barbed wire and bare trees. The graphic style is that of a line sketch, with strong shading and depth, typical of war correspondence illustrations from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bottom of the card, a printed inscription reads: \"Pour le ‘Petit Paquet Vauclusien’ – envoi du front (L. Montagné, décoré de la Croix de guerre)\". The artist, L. Montagné, also signs the drawing at the bottom right, and a handwritten annotation at the bottom left states: \"Le guetteur, Tranchées de l’Hôpital en Champagne, 9 août 1915\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card has a classic rectangular outline, with no decorative border, and the surface shows a slight age-related patina, with some visible marks on the upper right area. The overall visual evokes the atmosphere of the trenches and the daily life of soldiers on the Western Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typography and layout correspond to productions published during or just after the Great War, contributing to the authenticity of the object. No coloring is present, the card is entirely made in black tones on a cream or beige background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject, the mention of the \"Petit Paquet Vauclusien\" and the reference to the Croix de guerre highlight the importance of regional solidarity and support for combatants during the conflict. It is a historical visual testimony transmitted through postal correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed postcard sold as is. The visible side shows moderate wear from use, with slight handling marks and surface marks on the upper right. The inscriptions and drawing remain clear and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The artist Louis Montagné (1879-1960) was mobilized as an officer during the First World War and produced numerous drawings on the front, often used to illustrate the daily life of soldiers in the press or in support correspondence. His production for the \"Petit Paquet Vauclusien\" aimed to encourage the sending of parcels and letters to the Poilus from the Vaucluse region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in historical objects and antique documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: postcard WWI, trench drawing, L. Montagné, Petit Paquet Vauclusien, front correspondence, illustrated postcard First World War, WW1 postcard, old French card, Croix de guerre, soldier card, dispatch from the front, historical postcard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54302700929351,"sku":"EBAY-315427669802","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_c53e3983-3748-43a5-8c15-9bb29cac4af3.jpg?v=1783390633","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-postale-1ere-guerre-dessin-tranchees-petit-paquet-vauclusien","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}