50509-Antique 1913 French Military Class Photograph

50509-Antique 1913 French Military Class Photograph – Framed Souvenir from St Romain-en-Jarez 這是一幅拍攝於 1913年法國聖羅曼昂雅雷小鎮的「兵役年齡組合照」，代表當年一群準備履行兵役義務的年輕男子，穿著正式西裝，合影留念。當時法國有著為即將服役年輕人拍攝「Classe」紀念照的傳統，極具時代與社會文化價值。 此作品保留了原始的雕花木框，為典型的新藝術風格（Art Nouveau），畫框與照片皆保存良好，散發出濃厚的歷史氛圍，是值得收藏或展示的高質感古董。 This is a group portrait taken in 1913 in the village of Saint-Romain-en-Jarez, France, featuring a group of young men of military age who were about to fulfill their national service obligations. Dressed in formal suits, they gathered for a commemorative photo. At the time, it was a tradition in France to photograph each year’s military conscription class—known as “Classe”—making this piece rich in historical and socio-cultural significance. The photograph is preserved in its original carved wooden frame, which is a fine example of Art Nouveau style. Both the frame and the photograph remain in excellent condition, exuding a strong historical aura. This is a high-quality antique, ideal for collectors or as a striking display piece. 數量內容content ：一張老照片含框與玻璃。An old photo with a frame and glass 尺寸size：長L34 x寬W29 x 框厚H1.7 cm 材質Material：木質框、玻璃、紙Wooden frame, glass, paper 年份Year：1913 產地 From：法國France  印標hallmark :  Souvenir de la Classe 1913 Nouvelle Photo St Romain-en-Jarez, Rue du Gare1913年兵役屆紀念照 攝影館名稱：Nouvelle Photo（新攝影），地址：法國聖羅曼昂賈雷（St Romain-en-Jarez），車站路 Reference code : W50716-2301 ⚠️請留意：古董物件無論顏色與表面皆有歷史使用痕跡，若有任何問題，歡迎請來訊詢問。 ⚠️親愛的來自國外的朋友們，全球運輸提供安全包裝。 歡迎隨時與我們詢問運費相關事宜。 ⚠️ Please note: Antique objects have historical wear&tear of use regardless of color and surface. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. ⚠️ Dear friends from abroad, Global shipping available with secure packaging. Please feel free to contact me for inquiring the shipping cost. Q&A Q: What is the historical background of the year 1913? A: In 1913, tensions between France and Germany were steadily increasing. Since France’s defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, there had been a growing desire to reclaim Alsace-Lorraine. In preparation for potential conflict, France passed the Loi des trois ans (Three-Year Military Service Law) in 1913, extending the mandatory military service from two to three years. The Classe 1913 was the first group of young men fully affected by this law, signaling intensified preparations for war. Q: What is the historical significance of this photograph? A: This group portrait, marked “Souvenir de la Classe 1913,” is far more than a casual photo among friends. It captures a solemn moment when these young men were preparing to serve their country—standing on the threshold of military duty and national pride. It represents a fleeting sense of unity and calm just before the outbreak of World War I. Many members of the Classe 1913 would go on to face the brutal realities of war—some wounded, many never to return—making this photograph all the more poignant and historically valuable.