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Photographic Print : Night in a Shell Crater
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Night in a Shell Crater
Four British soldiers at a listening post in a shell crater in No Mans Land near Lagnicourt
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Media ID 616532
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Barbed Crater Dusty Listening Shell Trenches Uncomfortable Wire
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the raw power and intensity of war history with our Night in a Shell Crater photographic print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the moment of quiet vigilance as four British soldiers huddle around a listening post in the heart of No Man's Land near Lagnicourt. The haunting backdrop of a moonlit shell crater adds to the drama and suspense, transporting you to the trenches of the Western Front. Bring this historic moment into your home or office with our premium quality photographic prints, expertly printed on heavyweight archival paper to ensure lasting brilliance and vibrancy. Order now and add a piece of history to your collection.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of life in the trenches during World War I, as four British soldiers huddle around a makeshift listening post in the midst of a moonlit shell crater near the French village of Lagnicourt. The year was 1918, and the Great War was drawing to a close, but the conditions these men faced remained unchanged from the early days of the conflict. The soldiers, dressed in heavy woolen coats and mud-splattered uniforms, appear uncomfortable and weary, their faces etched with the lines of exhaustion and concern. The crater around them, a remnant of the relentless bombardment that had scarred the land for years, serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of war. In the foreground, barbed wire entanglements stretch out into the darkness, their rusted spikes glinting in the faint moonlight. Despite the discomfort and danger, these soldiers remain vigilant, their bayonets at the ready. Their listening post, a rudimentary assembly of wires and headphones, suggests that they are on the lookout for enemy movements, their ears straining to pick up the faintest sounds in the night. The dusty, desolate landscape around them is a testament to the long, grueling hours they spent in the trenches, waiting and watching for any sign of danger. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was forever changed by the horrors of war. It serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers like these, who braved the unknown and the elements in the name of duty and country.
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