Fine Art Print : Wwi / French Leave Home
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Wwi / French Leave Home
In occupied France, German troops force French people to leave their homes and families in order to work on farms in designated areas
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Media ID 614398
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10093895
Designated Families Farms Homes Leave Occupied Order
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant history of World War I with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this poignant image of "French Leave Home" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative print transports you back in time to occupied France, where German troops forcibly uprooted French families from their homes to work on farms in designated areas. Each print is meticulously crafted with the highest quality materials, allowing you to bring a piece of historical artistry into your home or office. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured during wartime. Add this beautiful and thought-provoking print to your collection today.
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 35.6cm x 50.8cm (14" x 20")
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
This poignant photograph captures the harsh realities of life in occupied France during World War I. In 1916, German troops issued an order that forced French civilians to leave their homes and families to work on farms in designated areas. Known as "French Leave," this measure was implemented to address labor shortages in the German-occupied territories. The image shows a group of French men, women, and children, dressed in their everyday clothing, standing outside their home with their belongings piled high beside them. The expression on their faces speaks volumes about the anguish and despair they must have felt at being torn away from their loved ones and familiar surroundings. The sight of their possessions scattered around their empty house underscores the sense of loss and displacement they were experiencing. The background of the photograph reveals the vast expanse of the French countryside, which was now under German control. The rolling hills and fields, once a symbol of the beauty and prosperity of the region, now served as a backdrop to the harsh realities of war. The sight of German soldiers patrolling the area serves as a stark reminder of the occupation and the powerlessness of the French people in the face of military might. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the ways in which it disrupts and destroys the fabric of communities. The forced removal of French civilians from their homes was just one of many tragic events that unfolded during the occupation of France during World War I. The image invites us to reflect on the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity and to remember the sacrifices made by ordinary people during times of conflict.
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