Premium Framed Print : German Tank destroyed in Place de la Concorde
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German Tank destroyed in Place de la Concorde
from a collection of postcard-sized photographs issued to celebrate the Liberation of Paris between 19th and 26th August, 1944
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Media ID 4401401
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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 moment of triumph and liberation in the heart of Paris, as French citizens gather around the wreckage of a destroyed German tank in the Place de la Concorde on August 25, 1944. The image is part of a collection of postcard-sized photographs issued to celebrate the Liberation of Paris, which took place between August 19th and 26th, 1944. The German tank, a symbol of the oppressive occupation, lies crumpled and defeated, its once menacing form now reduced to a twisted mass of metal. The surrounding crowd, a sea of jubilant faces, reflects the elation and relief felt by the Parisian people as they witness the end of the German occupation. The French Tricolor flag, proudly hoisted atop the obelisk in the center of the square, stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the French people in the face of adversity. The Place de la Concorde, a historic site and symbol of Parisian culture, serves as the backdrop for this powerful moment in history. The iconic obelisk, originally erected in 1836, stands tall and unscathed, a reminder of the enduring spirit of Paris and its people. The once grand avenue leading up to the obelisk, now filled with the ruins of war, is now transformed into a symbol of hope and renewal. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the liberation of Paris, a moment that marked the turning point in the European theater of World War II. It serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the French people and their unwavering commitment to freedom and democracy.
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