Canvas Print : Motor bus on the Western Front
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Motor bus on the Western Front
An ex-London motor bus, transporting British troops to the front line, comes under shell fire on an exposed road. Date: September 1917
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Media ID 14167618
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Motor Bus on the Western Front Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to September 1917 as an ex-London motor bus bravely navigates an exposed road, transporting British troops to the front line. Amidst the clouds of dust and the ominous backdrop of the Western Front, the bus comes under shell fire, a testament to the courage and resilience of those who served during this pivotal period in history. Bring this powerful moment into your home or office with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly printed on heavy-duty canvas and coated with a protective, UV-resistant finish to ensure lasting beauty and vibrancy.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" 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 image captures the harsh realities of war as an ex-London motor bus, repurposed to transport British troops to the front line during World War I, comes under relentless shell fire on an exposed road in September 1917. The Western Front, a brutal battleground that stretched from the English Channel to the Swiss border, was the setting for some of the most intense fighting in the First World War. In the foreground, soldiers huddle for cover as the bus, its once bright red paint now faded and battered, lurches forward under the onslaught of enemy fire. Smoke rises from the road, obscuring the view of the battlefield beyond. The scene is a stark reminder of the perilous journey that awaited soldiers as they made their way to the front line, often traveling on rickety buses or trucks that were ill-suited for the treacherous terrain and the constant threat of attack. The photo, a poignant work by renowned Italian war artist Fortunino Matania, vividly conveys the sense of danger, uncertainty, and resilience that characterized life on the Western Front. It is a powerful testament to the courage and determination of the British troops, who faced the horrors of war with unwavering resolve, even as they endured the hardships of travel to the front line.
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