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Canvas Print : Flares over Trenches
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Flares over Trenches
Flares illuminate the desolate landscape in which the lines of trenches are like crevasses
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Media ID 618011
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10085364
Desolate Flares Illuminate Lines Trenches Crevasses
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the "Flares over Trenches" Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time, capturing the raw essence of war with its depiction of flares casting an ethereal glow over the desolate landscape. The trenches, like deep crevasses, cut through the terrain, adding to the sense of tension and unease. Bring this powerful piece of history into your home and let it serve as a conversation starter, a reminder of the past, or simply a beautiful addition to your decor. Order your "Flares over Trenches" Canvas Print today and let its captivating imagery tell a story that transcends time.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
Flares Over Trenches: A Haunting Illumination of the Desolate Landscape of the Western Front, 1915 (Mary Evans Picture Library/Mary Evans) The haunting image of "Flares Over Trenches" transports us back in time to the desolate and devastated landscape of the Western Front during World War I. The photograph, taken in 1915, captures the stark contrast between the eerie illumination of the flares and the dark, jagged lines of the trenches. The world as we know it had been torn apart by the horrors of war, and this photograph offers a poignant reminder of the unforgiving terrain that soldiers faced every day. The flares, intended to illuminate the battlefield and provide a brief moment of safety, instead cast an eerie glow over the desolate landscape, revealing the lines of trenches that resemble deep crevasses in the earth. The historical significance of this image is immense. It offers a glimpse into the harsh reality of trench warfare, a tactic that dominated the Western Front during World War I. Soldiers lived and fought in these narrow, muddy trenches, often enduring months of constant bombardment and exposure to the elements. The trenches were a symbol of the stalemate that characterized the war, with both sides unable to gain a decisive advantage. As we gaze at this haunting image, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by the millions of soldiers and civilians who lived through the horrors of the First World War. The lines of trenches, illuminated by the flickering flares, serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of war on the landscape and on the human spirit. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the historical events that shaped our world and the enduring legacy of the First World War.
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