Fine Art Print : Frenchwoman at her door, Bouchain, France, WW1
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Frenchwoman at her door, Bouchain, France, WW1
A Frenchwoman speaks with a British soldier at her front door in Bouchain, northern France, during the First World War. The German words painted on her door say No lodging for troops.
25 October 1918
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Media ID 7218215
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness a poignant moment of the First World War as a Frenchwoman communicates with a British soldier at her door in Bouchain, France. The haunting image, captured by Robert Hunt and held in the Imperial War Museum's Robert Hunt Library, reveals the German words 'No lodging for troops' painted on her door. Add this evocative print to your home or office to inspire reflection and remind us of the past.
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 50.4cm x 40.6cm (19.8" 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
In this evocative photograph taken on October 25, 1918, in the northern French town of Bouchain, a French woman engages in a conversation with a British soldier at her front door. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of the devastating impact of the First World War, as evident from the shabby and war-torn surroundings. The woman's door bears the stenciled German words "No lodging for troops," a clear indication of her desire for privacy and autonomy in the midst of the chaos and upheaval of war. The soldier, dressed in his uniform, stands respectfully at a distance, his expression thoughtful as he listens intently to the woman's words. The woman, clad in an apron, appears determined and resolute, her posture and demeanor conveying a sense of quiet strength and defiance. The rubble and debris scattered around them serve as a stark reminder of the destruction and devastation wrought by the war. Despite the challenges and hardships of the time, this moment of interaction between the Frenchwoman and the British soldier underscores the human capacity for connection and communication, even in the most trying of circumstances. The photograph captures a poignant and poignant moment in the annals of the Great War, a testament to the resilience and fortitude of those who lived through it. This powerful image, taken by Robert Hunt for the Imperial War Museum, offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the First World War and the complex and often fraught relationships that emerged between soldiers and civilians in the midst of conflict.
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