Fine Art Print : American machine gunners, Villers-Tournelle, France, WW1
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American machine gunners, Villers-Tournelle, France, WW1
American machine gunners firing on Germans across no mans land, near Villers-Tournelle, Somme, northern France, during the First World War. Date: May 1918
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Artillery Enemy Firing Germans Gunner Gunners Guns Somme Tournelle Villers Weapons Ww 1
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring American machine gunners in action during the First World War. This powerful image, captured near Villers-Tournelle, France in May 1918, depicts the intensity and courage of the soldiers as they engage the enemy across No Man's Land. This Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, adding a unique and authentic touch to your home or office decor. Order now and bring a piece of history into your 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 during the First World War, as American machine gunners engage the German forces across the treacherous no man's land near Villers-Tournelle in the Somme region of northern France. Dated to May 1918, this image provides a poignant glimpse into the brutal realities of trench warfare during the Great War. The American Expeditionary Force (AEF) had arrived in Europe in significant numbers by this stage of the conflict, and their presence was making a marked impact on the Western Front. Here, we see a group of determined American soldiers manning their machine guns, their expressions focused and resolute as they prepare to deliver a withering barrage of fire against the enemy lines. The guns are positioned in a defensive stance, their barrels angled towards the German positions, while the soldiers take cover behind makeshift sandbags and other protective barriers. In the background, the desolate landscape of the battlefield stretches out, scarred by the ravages of war. The destruction wrought by artillery fire is evident, with craters and debris scattered across the terrain. The ominous clouds of smoke rising from the distant horizon serve as a stark reminder of the constant threat of enemy artillery. Despite the harsh conditions and the ever-present danger, these American machine gunners remain steadfast in their duty, their unwavering determination a testament to the courage and resilience of the soldiers who fought on the Western Front during World War 1.
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