Canvas Print : Aerial view, ruins of Dranoutre, Belgium, WW1
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Aerial view, ruins of Dranoutre, Belgium, WW1
Aerial view, ruins of Dranoutre, West Flanders, Belgium, on 21 August 1918, with tree stumps visible. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14415187
© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Auerbach Corps Fields Harold Observation Reconnaissance Squadron Stump Stumps
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our stunning Canvas Print of "Aerial view, ruins of Dranoutre, Belgium, WW1" from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the haunting beauty of the ruins of Dranoutre in West Flanders, Belgium, as they appeared on August 21, 1918. The tree stumps standing defiantly amidst the destruction serve as a poignant reminder of the past. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this Rights Managed photograph, making it a beautiful addition to any home or office space. Order yours today and let history come alive in your living room.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 aerial photograph captures the desolate landscape of Dranoutre, West Flanders, Belgium, following the devastation of the First World War in August 1918. The image reveals the extensive destruction wrought upon the rural area, with tree stumps scattered across the once lush, green fields. The ruins of buildings and infrastructure are barely discernible amidst the desolation. During the war, the skies above the Western Front were a battleground in their own right, with both sides utilizing military air power for reconnaissance, observation, and strategic bombing. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) of the British Army played a crucial role in the aerial campaign, with squadrons such as No. 48 Squadron operating from nearby bases. On 21 August 1918, a reconnaissance flight from No. 48 Squadron captured this haunting image of the devastated Dranoutre landscape. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on the natural world and the lives of those who inhabited it. The tree stumps, standing defiantly amidst the ruins, offer a testament to the resilience of nature, even in the face of such destruction. The photograph, taken in the late 1910s, is a poignant and powerful reminder of the human cost and environmental consequences of the First World War. It also underscores the significance of aerial reconnaissance in the conduct of modern warfare, with air power playing an increasingly important role in military strategy and operations.
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