Fine Art Print : German tunnellers WWI
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German tunnellers WWI
German tunellers during World War I
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Mine Mining Worker Tunnellers Ww 1
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative image of German tunnellers during World War I. This powerful and poignant photograph, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the harsh realities of the trenches. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this exquisitely printed and framed piece, sure to spark conversation and inspire reflection. Each print is meticulously crafted using the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your collection.
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 35.7cm (20" x 14.1")
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
This evocative photograph captures a moment in the harsh reality of the First World War, as German tunnellers toil deep beneath the Western Front in Belgium. Dated to around 1915, the image offers a glimpse into the industrious world of sapping, or mining warfare, which played a significant role in the trench warfare that characterized this period. The photograph shows a group of German soldiers, dressed in heavy coats and helmets, working diligently to excavate a tunnel. The dimly lit space is filled with clouds of dust, kicked up by the laborers as they swing pickaxes and shovels, their faces etched with determination and focus. The scene is reminiscent of a bustling industrial site, with the men working in a coordinated fashion, passing buckets of earth and debris to one another. The use of tunnelling in warfare was a tactical innovation that allowed soldiers to gain an advantage over their enemies by undermining their positions and creating hidden approaches for surprise attacks. The conditions under which these men worked were treacherous, with the constant threat of cave-ins, flooding, and enemy counter-attacks. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the workers on both sides of the conflict during the First World War. Their labor, often carried out in the dark, damp, and dangerous conditions of the subterranean world, played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the war. The image also underscores the industrial nature of modern warfare, with its reliance on large-scale engineering projects and the mobilization of vast numbers of workers to support military operations.
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