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Fine Art Print : L'Achilleion, villa de Guillaume II, a l'occasion, base de ravitaillement de ses Sous... 1916. Creator: Robert Vaucher
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L'Achilleion, villa de Guillaume II, a l'occasion, base de ravitaillement de ses Sous... 1916. Creator: Robert Vaucher
L'Achilleion, villa de Guillaume II, a l'occasion, base de ravitaillement de ses Sous-Marins; Les scelles sur la porte des appartements prives du beau-frere du roi Grece. Un des cachets est celui du regisseur de Guillaume II, l'autre est un sceau francais'. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"
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Achilleion Commandeered Conflict Corfu Greece Hospital Lillustration Military Hospital Requisitioned Robert Vaucher Vaucher Robert Voucher Robert Country House
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the elegant world of Robert Vaucher's 'L'Achilleion' Fine Art Print. This exquisite piece transports you to the villa of King Guillaume II of Greece, built in 1891 on the beautiful island of Corfu. Vaucher's captivating image showcases the villa's grand entrance, adorned with intricate ironwork and a bust of the mythological hero Achilles. A must-have for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this fine art print adds a touch of timeless sophistication to any space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 36.9cm x 50.8cm (14.5" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, titled "L'Achilleion, villa de Guillaume II, à l'occasion, base de ravitaillement de ses Sous-Marins; Les scelles sur la porte des appartements privés du beau-frère du roi de Grèce" was captured by renowned Swiss photographer Robert Vaucher in 1916. The image is part of the "Collection de la Guerre IV" published in the French magazine "L'Illustration" during the January, February, March, April, May, and June of that year. The photograph depicts the Achilleion Palace, a grand country house located in Corfu, Greece, which was commandeered by the German military during the First World War. The image focuses on the iron seals affixed to the doors of the private apartments of the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, who was the beau-frère (brother-in-law) of the King of Greece. One of the seals bears the insignia of the regisseur (manager) of Guillaume II, while the other is a French seal. The Achilleion Palace, named after the mythological hero Achilles, was built in 1891 and was a popular retreat for European royalty, including the German Emperor Wilhelm II, who frequently visited the villa before the outbreak of the war. During the conflict, the palace was requisitioned as a military hospital and supply base for the German Navy's submarines (Sous-Marins). The photograph captures a moment in time during the wartime occupation of the once grand and luxurious palace, now transformed into a functional military facility. The image is a poignant reminder of the impact of war on the world's cultural heritage and the transformation of once-private spaces into public utilities. The photograph, with its rich historical context, offers a glimpse into the past and the events that shaped the world during the First World War.
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