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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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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant history of the Battle of Messines Ridge with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a soldier in the thick of the action during the pivotal moment of the 1917 battle on the Western Front in Belgium. The intricate details and rich colors of this rights-managed print bring the past to life, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Order now and relive the history of World War I through the power of fine art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
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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