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Franco-British Exhibition - Entente Cordiale
Franco-British Exhibition - Entente Cordiale - featuring inset portraits of King Edward VII and President of the French Republic Clement Armand Fallieres (1841-1931) - set before the national flags and some architectural and symbolic highlights of the show. Date: 1908
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Media ID 11583232
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Anvil Armand Bush Clement Collaboration Cordiale Entente Fallieres Franco Hammer Inset Oval Peace Seventh Shepherds Unity
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of friendship and collaboration between France and Britain during the Franco-British Exhibition of 1908, also known as the 'Entente Cordiale' or 'Cordial Agreement.' Held in Shepherd's Bush, London, the exhibition marked a significant turning point in Anglo-French relations, which had been strained following the Boer War and the Dreyfus Affair. In the foreground, the hammer and anvil symbolize industry and cooperation, while the white city backdrop represents the modern, progressive ideals of the two nations. The national flags of France and Britain proudly fly side by side, a testament to the newfound unity and peace between the two countries. The inset portraits of King Edward VII of Britain (1841-1910, reign 1901-1910) and President Clement Armand Fallières (1841-1931, president 1895-1899 and 1906-1913) further emphasize the importance of the leaders in fostering this new era of diplomacy. The oval-shaped flags, with their intricate designs, add a sense of grandeur and historical significance to the image. The Franco-British Exhibition was a celebration of the arts, sciences, and commerce between the two nations, and it is estimated that over eight million people attended during its six-month run. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring bond between France and Britain, and the importance of diplomacy and collaboration in shaping international relations.
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