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Spanish refugees
Spanish refugees bid farewell to France during World War II
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Farewell Refugee Refugees Ww 2 Ww Ii
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our poignant Spanish Refugees Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the emotional moment of Spanish refugees bidding farewell to France during World War II. Add this historic piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office. Our high-quality poster prints are made to last, ensuring that this moving moment in history remains a lasting memory."
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
This poignant photograph captures the moment of farewell between Spanish refugees and the shores of France during the tumultuous years of World War II. The image, taken in the late 1930s or early 1940s, depicts a crowd of men, women, and children gathered on the rocky shoreline, their faces etched with a mix of sadness, determination, and hope. They are bidding farewell to their homeland, leaving behind the chaos and uncertainty of war-torn Spain to seek refuge and safety in France. The Spanish Civil War, which lasted from 1936 to 1939, had left the country in ruins, with hundreds of thousands of people displaced and in need of assistance. The situation worsened with the onset of World War II, as Spain remained neutral but was subjected to bombing raids by both the Allies and the Axis powers. Many Spaniards, particularly those who had been politically persecuted or were in danger due to their religious beliefs, saw no other option but to flee. The refugees in this photograph are seen boarding a small boat, which will carry them across the Bay of Biscay to the safety of French shores. The journey was fraught with danger, as the waters were often rough and treacherous, and the boats were often overcrowded and poorly equipped. Despite these risks, the refugees were driven by the desperate need to escape the horrors of war and build a new life for themselves and their families. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the resilience and determination of those who are forced to flee their homes in search of safety and security. It is a powerful testament to the enduring human spirit and the hope that even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of a better future.
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