Poster Print : Frenchwoman at her door, Bouchain, France, WW1
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Frenchwoman at her door, Bouchain, France, WW1
A Frenchwoman speaks with a British soldier at her front door in Bouchain, northern France, during the First World War. The German words painted on her door say No lodging for troops.
25 October 1918
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Media ID 7218215
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints, featuring an evocative image from the Imperial War Museum's Robert Hunt Library, courtesy of Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment during the First World War: a Frenchwoman standing at her door in Bouchain, northern France, engaging in conversation with a British soldier. The German words painted on her door, "No lodging for troops," serve as a reminder of the challenges and complexities of the war's final days. Add this striking print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph taken on October 25, 1918, in the northern French town of Bouchain, a French woman engages in a conversation with a British soldier at her front door. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of the devastating impact of the First World War, as evident from the shabby and war-torn surroundings. The woman's door bears the stenciled German words "No lodging for troops," a clear indication of her desire for privacy and autonomy in the midst of the chaos and upheaval of war. The soldier, dressed in his uniform, stands respectfully at a distance, his expression thoughtful as he listens intently to the woman's words. The woman, clad in an apron, appears determined and resolute, her posture and demeanor conveying a sense of quiet strength and defiance. The rubble and debris scattered around them serve as a stark reminder of the destruction and devastation wrought by the war. Despite the challenges and hardships of the time, this moment of interaction between the Frenchwoman and the British soldier underscores the human capacity for connection and communication, even in the most trying of circumstances. The photograph captures a poignant and poignant moment in the annals of the Great War, a testament to the resilience and fortitude of those who lived through it. This powerful image, taken by Robert Hunt for the Imperial War Museum, offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the First World War and the complex and often fraught relationships that emerged between soldiers and civilians in the midst of conflict.
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