Fine Art Print : Weihnachtszeit
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Weihnachtszeit
Illustration showing British and German soldiers fraternising on Christmas Day 1914 during World War I. All soldiers are wearing holly or mistletoe in their hats and helments and are sharing a bottle of wine or beer while getting their photograph taken
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Media ID 4361484
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Beer Bottle Fraternising Holly Mistletoe Sharing Wine January
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant spirit of the holiday season with our exquisite Weihnachtszeit Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the extraordinary moment when British and German soldiers put down their weapons and came together in a spontaneous truce on Christmas Day 1914. Adorned with holly and mistletoe, they symbolically embraced the peace and goodwill of the season. Bring this powerful reminder of unity and hope into your home and let it inspire you with its timeless beauty.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 48cm (16" x 18.9")
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
Weihnachtszeit: An Unforgettable Moment of Peace and Camaraderie in the Midst of War This evocative illustration, titled "Weihnachtszeit" or "Christmas Time," captures a remarkable moment from the history of World War I. The scene shows British and German soldiers fraternizing on the Western Front on Christmas Day, 1914. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and adorned with holly and mistletoe in their hats and helmets, share a bottle of wine or beer as they pose for a photograph. The image, created in January 1915, is an import from the Illustrated London News (ILN), and it is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find moments of connection and peace even in the most trying of circumstances. The 9th and 7th Battalions of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and the 21st Royal Lancers are depicted in the illustration, and the soldiers' shared experience of the holiday season momentarily suspended the hostilities between them. The image has become a symbol of the unofficial truce that took place along the Western Front during Christmas 1914. Soldiers on both sides sang carols, exchanged gifts, and even played a game of soccer in some areas. This brief respite from the horrors of war served as a reminder that despite the conflict, the soldiers were all human beings, deserving of compassion and understanding. The illustration, with its depiction of soldiers sharing a moment of camaraderie, has become an important part of the historical record of World War I. It serves as a reminder of the complexities and contradictions of war, and the enduring power of human connection.
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