| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2018.617.3 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 32.4 x 24.6cm; Plate: 22 x 16.1cm |
| Object type | |
| Physical description | etching on paper |
| Maker |
Mansard, Paul |
| Date made | c. 1912 - 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Rouen La Cathedrale
Description
The Rouen Cathedral, also known as Cathèdrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, located in Normandy. During the First World War, the city of Rouen was used as a supply base by the British. During the Second World War in 1944 the Rouen Cathedral was damaged by Allied bombing.
Paul Mansard was a pseudonym of the French artist H. Dupont. The artist was also known by Marcel Augis. Paul Mansard produced a number of etchings of areas along the Western Front after battles had taken place.
Belle smith, who served as a nurse during the First World War, brought this print back to Australia from France.