Fine Art Print : British soldier in a new gas-mask
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British soldier in a new gas-mask
A British soldier wearing a new gas mask. Following the German use of poisonous gas at Ypres on April 22nd, 1915, it became a common feature of World War I warfare, necessitating the wearing of gas masks among soldiers on both sides
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Media ID 4382671
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11th 22nd Common Feature Mask Masks Poisonous Sides Warfare Ypres December
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our stunning selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative image of a British soldier donning a new gas mask from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures the grim reality of the First World War, as the use of poisonous gas on the battlefields of Ypres on April 22, 1915, forever changed the face of warfare. Add this historical print to your collection and bring a piece of the past 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 40.6cm x 47.5cm (16" x 18.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the grim reality of World War I, with a British soldier donning a new gas mask in December of 1915. The use of poisonous gas as a weapon had become a common feature of the war following the German attack on Ypres on April 22, 1915. The devastating impact of this new form of warfare was felt on both sides, necessitating the wearing of gas masks among soldiers. The soldier in this image, a member of the 11th Battalion, wears a new and unfamiliar piece of equipment that would become a crucial part of his uniform. The mask, with its distinctive filter canister and respirator, would protect him from the deadly gases that had begun to dominate the battlefields of Europe. The importance of this invention cannot be overstated. Poisonous gas, such as chlorine and mustard gas, had been used sparingly in earlier conflicts, but their widespread use in World War I marked a significant shift in the nature of warfare. The first large-scale use of poison gas occurred on April 22, 1915, during the Second Battle of Ypres, when the Germans released a cloud of chlorine gas over the French lines. The result was devastating, with thousands of soldiers suffering from respiratory distress, blindness, and burns. The use of gas masks became a necessity, and both sides ramped up production to equip their troops. By the end of the war, millions of gas masks had been produced and issued to soldiers on both sides. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the horrors of war and the lengths to which soldiers were willing to go to protect themselves from the unknown dangers of the battlefield.
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