Premium Framed Print : Battle of Flers-Courcelette, Western Front, WW1
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Battle of Flers-Courcelette, Western Front, WW1
Scene at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on the Western Front in northern France during the First World War. A shell hole is used as the gun position of an advanced Field Battery at Sunken Road.
September 1916
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Advance Advanced Artillery Battery Courcelette Flers Gunner Gunners Guns Hole Offensive Position Shell Somme Sunken Wheel Wheels War Time Ww 1
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 Flers-Courcelette, fought on the Western Front in northern France during September 1916. The Great War was entering its third year, and the Allied forces were making a determined push to break the stalemate on the Somme. In this scene, a shell hole at Sunken Road has been repurposed as a gun position for an advanced Field Battery. The rugged terrain of the battlefield is evident in the uneven ground and the twisted, gnarled trees in the background. A lone gunner, wearing a steel helmet, stands at the ready, his eyes focused intently on the horizon. The field gun, its wheels still mired in the mud from the previous barrage, is poised and ready for action. The gun carriage, with its intricate details and ornate design, stands in stark contrast to the harsh, unforgiving environment. The tin hat and water bottle lying nearby suggest that this is not just a momentary pause, but a temporary respite in the relentless grind of war. The advanced position of the battery, with its exposed location and vulnerability to enemy fire, underscores the risks that these soldiers faced every day. The Battle of Flers-Courcelette was a pivotal moment in the Somme campaign, and this photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men who fought in this brutal and devastating conflict. This photograph, taken by Robert Hunt and held in the Imperial War Museum's Robert Hunt Library, is a powerful testament to the courage and determination of the soldiers who fought on the Western Front during World War 1.
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