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Premium Framed Print : Two African soldiers heating up a meal, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)
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Two African soldiers heating up a meal, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW465305 Two African soldiers heating up a meal, Soissons, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22928416
© Galerie Bilderwelt / Bridgeman Images
Aisne Al Fresco Bricks Colour Photo Colour Photograph Open Fire Pile Soissons Uniformed Western Front 1914 1918 Wwi Ww One Daily Life Scene Dine First World War 1914 1918 Great War
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph from 1917 captures a poignant moment of daily life during the First World War. In the midst of the Western Front in Soissons, Aisne, France, two African soldiers find solace and sustenance as they heat up a meal over an open fire. The image, taken by Fernand Cuville using the autochrome technique, showcases a slice of history that is often overlooked. Dressed in their military uniforms, these brave men represent the colonial troops who fought alongside their French counterparts during this tumultuous time. Their presence serves as a reminder of the diverse contributions made to the war effort. The scene itself exudes warmth and camaraderie amidst adversity. Surrounded by bricks and set against a backdrop of war-torn landscapes, these soldiers create an al fresco dining experience that offers respite from the harsh realities of battle. As they tend to their pot on this makeshift stove, one can only imagine what thoughts occupy their minds - memories of home or loved ones left behind perhaps? Yet despite it all, they find strength in each other's company and nourishment in this simple act of sharing a meal. This photograph not only documents an important historical event but also highlights themes such as resilience and unity amidst diversity. It serves as a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to find moments of joy even in times of great hardship.
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