Fine Art Print : French church bell used as gas warning alarm, 1917, WW1
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French church bell used as gas warning alarm, 1917, WW1
The church bell of a destroyed village church in the Upper Marne, France, in use by the French for warning the neighbourhood, and the trenches, of impending poison gas attacks in 1917. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14159320
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Alarm Bell Bells Poison Warning
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the poignant image of a French church bell repurposed as a gas warning alarm during World War I. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the grim reality of the conflict in 1917. The destroyed village church in the Upper Marne became a vital communication tool, ringing to warn nearby communities and soldiers of impending poison gas attacks. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of World War I history into your home or office.
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 53.3cm x 32cm (21" x 12.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
In the chaotic and harrowing landscape of the Western Front during World War I, the once tranquil and sacred space of a village church in the Upper Marne region of France was transformed into a vital outpost for survival. In this poignant image from 1917, the remnants of a destroyed church bell are seen in use as a gas warning alarm. With the introduction of poison gas into the battlefield, the threat of chemical attacks loomed large over the soldiers and civilians alike. The haunting toll of the church bell served as an urgent and desperate call to action, alerting the nearby neighborhood and the trenches of the impending danger. The First World War marked a significant departure from traditional warfare, with the employment of new and terrifying weapons that indiscriminately targeted both soldiers and civilians. Poison gas, in particular, was a cruel and devastating addition to the battlefield, leaving a lasting impact on the soldiers who experienced its effects. The use of the church bell as a warning system was a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people in the face of such horrors. This powerful and evocative image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured during the Great War, and the innovative ways in which communities came together to protect one another in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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