French general (1852-1931) who served as Commander-in-Chief of French forces on the Western Front from the start of World War I until the end of 1916; hailed as the savior of France for his victory at the Marne. Exquisite matte-finish 9.5 x 13.5 full-length portrait of Joffre in uniform by Melcy of Paris, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, "A Monsieur Robert Lee Humber, souvenir du Marechal J. Joffre, Decembre 1928.” Housed in its original Melcy studio folder. In fine condition, with toning and foxing only to its original presentation folder.
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