Premium Framed Print : General de Gaulle at Unknown Soldiers Tomb
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General de Gaulle at Unknown Soldiers Tomb
from a collection of postcard-sized photographs issued to celebrate the Liberation of Paris between 19th and 26th August, 1944
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Media ID 4401313
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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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures General Charles de Gaulle, the beloved leader of the Free French Forces, paying his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris on August 25, 1944. The image is part of a collection of postcard-sized photographs issued to commemorate the Liberation of Paris, which took place between August 19th and 26th, 1944. The Liberation of Paris was a significant turning point in World War II, as the city had been under German occupation since June 14, 1940. The French Resistance and Allied forces worked tirelessly to liberate Paris, and on August 25, 1944, General de Gaulle entered the city in triumph. As he stood before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, de Gaulle placed a wreath of roses and paid tribute to the fallen heroes of the French Resistance and the Allied forces. The image of the General at the Tomb is a powerful symbol of the end of the occupation and the beginning of a new chapter in French history. The photograph captures the solemn and reflective mood of the moment, with de Gaulle standing alone in front of the tomb, surrounded by the ruins of war-torn Paris. The image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the importance of honoring those who gave their lives for freedom and democracy. This photograph is a precious historical document, capturing a pivotal moment in French and World War II history. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the French people and the Allied forces, who worked together to liberate Paris and bring an end to the occupation.
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