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Poster Print : Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem, demoli par notre artillerie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Artillery Bombardment Casualties Casualty Dead Debris Destroyed Destruction Killed Picardy France Rubble Trench Trench Warfare Trenches Western Front Armed Services Battlefield Fortifications
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the evocative image 'Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem', 1916. This powerful photograph captures the stark contrasts of the Battle of the Somme during World War I, with a German fortification looming against the backdrop of destruction. Originally published in L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII, this rare and captivating image is now available as a high-quality poster print, perfect for adding historical depth to any room. Note: Creator and publisher are unknown.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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> Destruction caused by the Great War
> Europe
> France
> Canton
> Somme
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> World War I and II
> Battlefields
> Historic
> World War I and II
> Soldiers
> Historic
> World War I and II
> Trench warfare
> Historic
> World War I and II
Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem,
EDITORS COMMENTS
a captivating photograph from the First World War era, showcases the stark realities of the battlefield. The image, created in 1916, is part of the "Collection de la Guerre IV" and was published in the French magazine "L'Illustration" under the title "La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916." The photograph depicts the ruins of a German fortification, located near the Bois de Hem in Picardy, France. The fortification, once a formidable structure, now lies in shambles, a testament to the devastating power of artillery. The debris of the fort is scattered around, intermingled with the bodies of fallen soldiers, both German and French, who met their end in the relentless bombardment of the war. The contrast between the once impenetrable fort and the chaos that now surrounds it is a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of trench warfare during the First World War. The image captures the sense of destruction and loss that defined the Western Front during this period. The male figures in the photograph, dressed in military uniforms, add a human element to the scene, emphasizing the personal cost of the conflict. The photograph, taken in the 1910s, is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. It is a haunting image that continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into the past and the human cost of war. The photograph's unknown creator has left us with a poignant reminder of the devastation and loss that marked the Western Front during the First World War.
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