Fine Art Print : British 12 inch Howitzer, Western Front, France, WW1
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British 12 inch Howitzer, Western Front, France, WW1
A British 12 inch Howitzer being fired at Louez, northern France, on the Western Front during the First World War. The three gunners are working without their shirts, and the man in the foreground is sticking his fingers in his ears to protect them from the loud bang. Date: May 1918
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Media ID 7184793
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Artillery Bare Chest Firing Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Howitzer Inch Shirt Shirts War Time Weapons Ww 1
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a powerful and poignant image of a British 12 inch Howitzer being fired on the Western Front during World War I. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of the battlefield as three determined gunners work tirelessly without their shirts, their focus unwavering in the face of adversity. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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 37cm (20" x 14.6")
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
Amidst the chaotic and harrowing landscape of the Western Front during the First World War, this powerful image captures the raw intensity and physical demands of operating a British 12 inch Howitzer artillery piece at Louez, northern France, in May 1918. The heavy gun, a formidable weapon of war, is being fired with precision and determination by three bare-chested gunners, each focused intently on their respective tasks. The man in the foreground, shielding his ears with his fingers, is a poignant reminder of the deafening noise that accompanied each discharge. The absence of shirts is a testament to the intense heat and laborious nature of their work, as they toiled under the unforgiving sun to support their comrades on the front lines. This evocative photograph, taken during the final months of the Great War, offers a rare glimpse into the gritty reality of war time artillery operations.
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