Metal Print : Scene in market place, Moorslede, Flanders, WW1
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Scene in market place, Moorslede, Flanders, WW1
Scene in the market place of Moorslede, West Flanders, Belgium, during a defensive battle, First World War. Date: July-September 1917
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Media ID 7198103
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16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the evocative scene of Moorslede Marketplace during the First World War. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the defensive battles of West Flanders, Belgium, between July and September 1917. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful home decor; they're a unique way to preserve history and tell a story. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets and vibrant, long-lasting inks, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality display. Relive the past with this extraordinary piece of WW1 history in your home or office.
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.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the once bustling market place of Moorslede, a small town in West Flanders, Belgium, lies deserted and open to the elements during the defensive battles of the First World War. Dated between July and September of 1917, the scene depicts the aftermath of intense combat, with cobblestone streets now empty of people and vehicles. The buildings that line the square, their facades pockmarked with bullet holes and shrapnel damage, stand as silent witnesses to the great conflict that had engulfed the region. The Great War had reached the Western Front in August 1914, and the Ypres Salient, where Moorslede is located, became a focal point for some of the most brutal fighting of the war. The battle for this strategic area saw the deployment of both sides' most advanced weaponry, including heavy artillery and poison gas. The market place, with its open space, became a valuable position for both defensive and offensive maneuvers. The photograph captures the stark contrast between the tranquility of a typical market day and the chaos and destruction of war. The emptiness of the scene underscores the disruption caused by the conflict, as well as the sense of loss and abandonment felt by the local population. The desolate market place of Moorslede serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of war on communities and the enduring power of history to evoke emotion and reflection.
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