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First Name | Lucien |
Last Name | Jonas |
Born | 1880-01-01 |
Country | United States |
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Lucien Jonas was an illustrator for the French army in WWI, Jonas was one of the more prolific Great War illustrators. A gifted and talented artist, he was mobilized in December of 1914 and in February of 1915 was offically accredited as 'military painter secunded to the Musée de l'Armée' in Paris. During the war he travelled extensively along all sections of the front lines and produced thousands of drawings, oil paintings, charcoals, sketches and illustrations of all kinds. His work was reproduced in the media of course and published in a multitude of magazines and books worldwide. About one hundred of his most striking works were originally published in 'l'Illustration'. A number of his illustrations were printed in color in 'Les Annales' as centerfolds and two page spreads. He was also greatly appreciated as portraitist of military leaders. |
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Lucien Jonas was an illustrator for the French army in WWI, Jonas was one of the more prolific Great War illustrators. A gifted and talented artist, he was mobilized in December of... |
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