Drawn by Léonnec for the1915 issue of La Baïonnette, this illustration captures the mix of competence, fatigue, and unguarded humanity that marked the daily life of wartime nurses. Rather than focusing on the front lines, it turns inward to a private moment at the edge of a hospital ward.
The caption provides the twist: “Where heroism becomes woman again — Of course, I saw the Battle of the Marne, but this… I cannot do.” It’s a sly nod to the gulf between public expectation and personal limits, using gentle comedy to show how even decorated nurses navigated ordinary vulnerabilities.
A lively example of Léonnec’s wartime style, balancing humor with the subtle pressures of service.
Crew length | Recycled Polyester-Cotton blend | All-over print with solid black toe and heel accents
Drawn by Léonnec for the1915 issue of La Baïonnette, this illustration captures the mix of competence, fatigue, and unguarded humanity that marked the daily life of wartime nurses. Rather than focusing on the front lines, it turns inward to a private moment at the edge of a hospital ward.
The caption provides the twist: “Where heroism becomes woman again — Of course, I saw the Battle of the Marne, but this… I cannot do.” It’s a sly nod to the gulf between public expectation and personal limits, using gentle comedy to show how even decorated nurses navigated ordinary vulnerabilities.
A lively example of Léonnec’s wartime style, balancing humor with the subtle pressures of service.
Crew length | Recycled Polyester-Cotton blend | All-over print with solid black toe and heel accents
