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Canvas Print : General Rawlinson and others, Peronne, France, WW1
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General Rawlinson and others, Peronne, France, WW1
General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925), British army officer, seen here with other officers and an army chaplain in recaptured French territory in Peronne, northern France, awaiting the arrival of President Poincare. Ruined buildings can be seen in the background. Date: March 1917
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Media ID 7186033
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Arrival Awaiting Chaplain Clergy Clergyman Peronne Poincare Rawlinson Recaptured Ruin Surplice Territory Waiting Officers
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring an inspiring image of General Sir Henry Rawlinson and his comrades during World War I. This evocative, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online captures a pivotal moment in history, as the British army officer and his team celebrate the recapture of Peronne, France, in 1918. The high-quality canvas print brings a touch of history and heroism to any space, with rich colors and details that truly bring the scene to life. Add this unique piece to your home or office décor and relive the courage and determination of those who served during WW1.
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
In this evocative photograph, General Sir Henry Rawlinson (1864-1925), a prominent British army officer, is seen huddled with other officers and an army chaplain in the ruins of Peronne, northern France, during the wet and cold March of 1917. The scene unfolds in recently recaptured French territory, as the group awaits the arrival of President Poincare. The backdrop of the image is dominated by the desolate ruins of war-torn buildings, a stark reminder of the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict. General Rawlinson, dressed in his wet uniform, stands tall and resolute, his expression conveying a sense of determination and focus. The other officers, equally soaked, stand attentively behind him, their faces etched with the fatigue and weariness of battle. The presence of the army chaplain, in his clerical attire, adds a poignant and spiritual dimension to the scene, underscoring the human cost of war. The weather, with its relentless rain, only serves to heighten the sense of anticipation and uncertainty that hangs heavy in the air. The arrival of President Poincare is imminent, and the group, a microcosm of the larger military effort, waits patiently for the next chapter in the unfolding narrative of the Great War. This powerful image, taken in the midst of the chaos and destruction of World War I, captures the indomitable spirit of the soldiers and officers who fought valiantly on the battlefields of France, and the enduring role of faith and spirituality in providing comfort and solace to those who served.
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