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Fine Art Print : Cemetery Looting 1917
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Cemetery Looting 1917
Desperate for metal to make shells, the Germans loot Belgian cemeteries, taking anything that can be melted down for arms
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Media ID 618091
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Belgian Cemeteries Cemetery Desperate Germans Loot Looting Melted Pillage Sacrilege Shells Taking Vandalism Weapons
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exclusive range of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This haunting image, titled "Cemetery Looting 1917," captures a poignant moment from the First World War. Amidst the devastation of war, the desperate search for metal to manufacture shells led the Germans to loot Belgian cemeteries, taking anything that could be melted down for arms. This powerful print, from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, offers a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict. Add this evocative piece to your home or office to spark conversation and inspire reflection.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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
October 1917: A Grave Desperation - The Haunting Image of Cemetery Looting during World War I Amidst the horrors and devastation of the First World War, the desperate need for metal to manufacture weapons took a profoundly disturbing turn. In this haunting image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, we bear witness to the grim reality of German soldiers looting Belgian cemeteries in October 1917. The photograph, titled 'Cemetery Looting 1917,' captures a scene of sacrilege and vandalism as the soldiers, driven by the urgent demand for metal to create shells, ransack the peaceful resting places of the deceased. The graves, once adorned with flowers and crosses, now lie desecrated, their headstones overturned and their contents stripped bare. The historical significance of this photograph lies in the stark contrast it presents between the fragility of life and the brutal realities of war. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this tumultuous period and the lengths to which humanity was willing to go in the pursuit of victory. The haunting image of 'Cemetery Looting 1917' is a testament to the darker side of human nature and the devastating impact of war on civilians and their loved ones. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of respecting the sanctity of life and the need to remember the past, both its triumphs and its tragedies.
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