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Framed Print : French Front Line 1917
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French Front Line 1917
Devastated trees at the French front line at Het-Sas, Yser
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Media ID 618018
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22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the "French Front Line 1917" Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you back in time, depicting the devastated trees at the French front line at Het-Sas, Yser during World War I. The haunting scene serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal moment in history. Our high-quality framed print is meticulously crafted to preserve the intricate details of this powerful photograph. Add this beautiful and thought-provoking piece to your home or office to inspire reflection and conversation.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the devastation and destruction wrought by the First World War at the French front line at Het-Sas, Yser in 1917. The image presents a desolate scene of barren, gnarled trees, their branches twisted and stripped of leaves, standing sentinel amidst the muddy, cratered landscape. The once peaceful and serene forest has been transformed into a haunting and otherworldly terrain, a poignant reminder of the horrors of war. The year was 1917, and the First World War was in its third year. The Battle of the Yser had taken place in October 1914, and the area had been the site of intense fighting between the Allied forces and the German army. The photograph provides a glimpse into the harsh reality of trench warfare, with the remnants of the French front line visible in the background. The trenches, dug into the earth, are a testament to the determination and resilience of the soldiers who fought there, as they sought to protect their homeland from the advancing enemy. The devastation in the photograph is not limited to the landscape alone. The war had taken a heavy toll on the soldiers who fought there, with countless lives lost and countless more left physically and emotionally scarred. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and civilians during the First World War, and the enduring impact that war continues to have on individuals and communities to this day. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer for Mary Evans Picture Library, is a valuable historical record of the events that unfolded at the French front line at Het-Sas, Yser in 1917. It offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with a profound and poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of war.
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