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Metal Print : Christmas 1914 Football Match Statues, Messines - Mesen
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Christmas 1914 Football Match Statues, Messines - Mesen
This life sized statue of a German and a British soldier shaking hands over a football, was sculpted by Andy Edwards and was unveiled on 22 December 2015. A football match did take place just before Christmas 1914 but, like the title of first village to be liberated after D-Day in Normandy in 1944, there is competition to claim ownership of the event. It is well-documented that a Truce took place at the nearby village of St Yvon and that a football match took place at Frelinghien. Date: 2016
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Media ID 23372972
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1944 2015 2016 Andy Claim Competition D Day Edwards Football Hands Ieper Liberated Match Messines Nearby Normandy Ownership Sculpted Shaking Sized Statues This Title Truce Unveiled Ypres Yvon December
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the spirit of the extraordinary Christmas Truce of 1914 to your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Print of the Messines-Mesen Football Match Statues. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts a life-sized sculpture of a British and a German soldier reaching out in peace, sharing a moment of unity over a football. Crafted in high-quality metal print, this evocative piece is not just a decorative art, but a powerful reminder of the human spirit that transcended the horrors of war. Add this inspiring symbol of peace to your living space and let the story of the Christmas Truce live on.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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.
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This poignant image captures the spirit of unity and peace that emerged from the chaos and devastation of the First World War during the Christmas truce of 1914. The life-sized statue of a British and a German soldier shaking hands over a football, sculpted by Andy Edwards, was unveiled on 22 December 2015 in Messines, Belgium, a town that holds a significant place in the history of the war. Although the exact location of the football match that took place between British and German soldiers just before Christmas 1914 is a subject of debate, with claims from nearby villages such as St Yvon and Frelinghien, the truce itself is well-documented. The soldiers put down their weapons and gathered in no man's land to exchange gifts, sing carols, and play football. The statue, which stands as a symbol of the unexpected camaraderie that emerged during the darkest days of the war, was inspired by the true story of the Christmas truce. The sculpture, unveiled in the presence of veterans and their families, serves as a reminder of the humanity that exists even in the most inhumane of situations. The statue, titled 'Christmas Truce 1914,' was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the event and to promote peace and understanding between nations. The statue, which stands proudly in Messines, is a testament to the power of sports and the human spirit to bring people together, even in the most unlikely of circumstances.
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