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Fine Art Print : Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem, demoli par notre artillerie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Media ID 36289788
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Artillery Bombardment Casualties Casualty Dead Debris Destroyed Destruction Killed Picardy France Rubble Trench Trench Warfare Trenches Western Front Armed Services Battlefield Fortifications
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant history of World War I through the hauntingly beautiful 'Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem' Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, captured in 1916, depicts the ruins of a German fortification on the Western Front, demolished by Allied artillery. The contrast between the destruction and the serene landscape around it serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war. This exquisite print, from the Collection de la Guerre IV and originally published in L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII, is an unattributed masterpiece that adds depth and character to any space. Bring a piece of history into your home with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
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> Somme
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> World War I and II
> Soldiers
> Historic
> World War I and II
> Trench warfare
> Historic
> World War I and II
Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem,
EDITORS COMMENTS
a captivating photograph from the First World War era, showcases the stark realities of the battlefield. The image, created in 1916, is part of the "Collection de la Guerre IV" and was published in the French magazine "L'Illustration" under the title "La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916." The photograph depicts the ruins of a German fortification, located near the Bois de Hem in Picardy, France. The fortification, once a formidable structure, now lies in shambles, a testament to the devastating power of artillery. The debris of the fort is scattered around, intermingled with the bodies of fallen soldiers, both German and French, who met their end in the relentless bombardment of the war. The contrast between the once impenetrable fort and the chaos that now surrounds it is a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of trench warfare during the First World War. The image captures the sense of destruction and loss that defined the Western Front during this period. The male figures in the photograph, dressed in military uniforms, add a human element to the scene, emphasizing the personal cost of the conflict. The photograph, taken in the 1910s, is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. It is a haunting image that continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into the past and the human cost of war. The photograph's unknown creator has left us with a poignant reminder of the devastation and loss that marked the Western Front during the First World War.
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