WW1 Tourist 1919 Woman Grave Cemetery Reims France Original Photo For Sale

An original photograph from a European traveler who visited many parts of war torn Europe in 1918-1919 just as the first world war was ending. Photographer and traveller name appears to be Sgt. Sessel.

Type & Size: A 4.5x3" original photograph.
Condition: Original from the end of the war and in fair antique condition. These originated from a scrapbook that was falling apart, and most photos have age wear, remnants of having been formerly mounted (residue on front or back), dirt, scratches, etc. Please see photos, which show a scan of both surfaces.

The photograph depicts a woman standing solemnly in front of a grave adorned with a wooden cross and a wreath in a cemetery near Reims, France. The image captures a moment of reflection and remembrance against a backdrop of grass and trees.

Reims, a city in northeastern France, was significantly impacted during World War I, suffering heavy bombardment and occupation. Cemeteries in the region hold the graves of countless soldiers who fought and died in the war, marking them as places of historical significance and poignant memory.

The caption at the bottom of the photo reads: "Cemetery at Reims". No specific people are identified in the image, and no additional known names are present.