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Framed Print : Battle of Messines Ridge
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Battle of Messines Ridge
Soldier at the Battle of Messines Ridge, Western Front, Belgium during World War I in 1917
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Media ID 4422525
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22"x18" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print of 'Battle of Messines Ridge' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you to the Western Front of Belgium during World War I in 1917, capturing the intense and poignant moment of a soldier in the thick of battle. Each print is carefully framed to preserve and enhance the intricate details and vibrant colors, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space. Bring history to life with this beautiful and authentic piece.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of the Battle of Messines Ridge during World War I. The image, taken in 1917 in Belgium, depicts a weary soldier standing atop the ridge, gazing out at the desolate and devastated landscape before him. The Western Front, a brutal and unforgiving battleground, stretches out behind him, marked by the scars of trench warfare and the destruction wrought by artillery fire. The Battle of Messines Ridge was a significant engagement in the larger campaign of the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele. The battle saw the Allied forces, led by the British, launch a successful attack against the German forces, resulting in a strategic victory. However, the cost was immense, with over 50,000 casualties on the British side alone. The soldier in the photograph, with his worn uniform and expression of exhaustion, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. His gaze, fixed on the horizon, suggests a mixture of contemplation and determination, as he and his comrades fought to secure a victory that would ultimately prove to be a Pyrrhic one. The Battle of Messines Ridge marked a turning point in the war, but at a great cost to the soldiers who fought it. This powerful image serves as a testament to their bravery and sacrifice, and to the enduring impact of the First World War on the world.
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