Canvas Print : Mr Balfour on visit to captured village, Western Front, WW1
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Mr Balfour on visit to captured village, Western Front, WW1
Arthur James Balfour on a visit to a captured village on the Western Front during World War One. He served as British Foreign Secretary from 1916 to 1919. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14134932
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Arthur Balfour Barbed Captured Escort Escorted Flat Foreign Secretary Stick Tweed Visiting Wire
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring an inspiring and historic image of Sir Arthur James Balfour on a visit to a captured village on the Western Front during World War One. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a pivotal moment in history as Balfour served as British Foreign Secretary from 1916 to 1919. Add depth and character to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality canvas print that brings the past to life. Perfect for history enthusiasts, this timeless piece is sure to make a captivating conversation starter. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print today and relive the stories of the past, one image at a time.
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 photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the First World War as British Foreign Secretary, Arthur James Balfour, makes a visit to a recently captured village on the Western Front in circa 1916. Dressed in a flat tweed cap, tweed jacket, and carrying a walking stick, Balfour is escorted by soldiers and officers as he carefully navigates the terrain, which is dotted with barbed wire. Balfour served as the British Foreign Secretary from 1916 to 1919, during a critical period in the war. His most notable achievement during this time was the issuance of the Balfour Declaration in 1917, which pledged support for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Despite his diplomatic duties, Balfour felt the need to visit the front lines and witness the realities of the war firsthand. His presence on the battlefield was a morale booster for the troops, who were fighting bravely to secure victory for the Allies. The image of Balfour's visit to the captured village is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the Great War and the political leaders who supported them. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the harsh conditions of the Western Front and the determination of the Allied forces to overcome the challenges they faced.
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