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Retired Soldiers
After the Napoleonic wars, unemployed French soldiers watch troops drilling and exchange reminiscences about the glorious past
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Media ID 585801
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10190590
1818 Drilling Exchange Glorious Manoeuvres Napoleonic Past Reminiscences Retired Unemployed Wars Watch
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Retired Soldiers," transports you back in time after the Napoleonic wars. Witness the poignant moment as unemployed French soldiers gather, watching their former comrades drill and sharing tales of their glorious past. Each print in our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range is meticulously reproduced to preserve the original artwork's intricate details and vibrant colors. Bring this evocative piece of history into your home and let it tell its story for generations to come.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.3cm x 40.6cm (19" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, a group of retired French soldiers gather together, watching intently as active troops engage in drilling exercises in an open field. The year is 1818, and the Napoleonic Wars, which had once united these men under a common cause, have long since come to an end. The once formidable army, now reduced to a shadow of its former glory, stands as a poignant reminder of the past. The retired soldiers, dressed in their faded uniforms, exchange stories and reminiscences, their faces etched with the lines of time and experience. Their eyes reflect a sense of longing for the days when they were part of a larger unit, when they had a purpose and a mission. The scene is one of quiet reflection, as these veterans contemplate the passage of time and the fading memories of their glorious past. The maneuvers taking place before them serve as a stark contrast to the stillness of the retired soldiers. The active troops move with precision and discipline, their uniforms crisp and new. The juxtaposition of the past and the present, of youth and age, creates a powerful sense of history and tradition. As the retired soldiers watch, they are transported back to the battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars, to the sound of cannons and the clash of swords. They remember the camaraderie, the fear, and the exhilaration of battle. And though their days of active service may be behind them, they remain connected to the military, to the history and to each other, through their shared experiences. This image offers a glimpse into a moment in history, a moment of quiet reflection and reminiscence, as retired French soldiers come together to remember the glorious past. It is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of tradition and the importance of preserving history for future generations.
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