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Wwi / 1915 / Antwerp Burns
The Belgian city of Antwerp is bombarded by the Germans
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Antwerp Belgian Bombarded Burns Germans
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant history of World War I through the hauntingly beautiful lens of Mary Evans Picture Library's Fine Art Prints. This evocative image, titled "Antwerp Burns" (1915), captures the devastating impact of the German bombardment on the once-thriving Belgian city of Antwerp. The fine art print, part of our extensive collection at Media Storehouse, brings the past to life with its intricate details and rich colors. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your home or office decor. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of history to your space with this powerful and poignant piece.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the devastating impact of the First World War on the once-thriving city of Antwerp, Belgium, during the dark days of 1915. The photograph, taken from a distance, shows the ominous plumes of smoke rising above the city's skyline, a stark reminder of the relentless bombardment by the invading German forces. The historic city center, with its grand architecture and vibrant cultural heritage, lay in ruins, reduced to ashes and rubble. Antwerp, a major port city and a key strategic target due to its proximity to the North Sea, became a battleground in the larger conflict between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers. The bombing campaign, which began in October 1914, intensified in the following year, with the Germans employing heavy artillery and zeppelins to rain down destruction upon the city. The people of Antwerp, both civilians and soldiers, endured unspeakable horrors during this period. Homes, businesses, and cultural institutions were destroyed, and countless lives were lost. The city's fortifications, designed to protect it from invasion, proved inadequate against the advancing German forces and the devastating firepower they brought to bear. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, and the indiscriminate destruction it wreaks upon the places and people it touches. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring capacity for hope and renewal in the face of adversity. Today, Antwerp has risen from the ashes, rebuilding itself into a thriving, vibrant city that continues to captivate visitors from around the world.
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