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Framed Print : Warsaw - The Destruction of Church of St Alexander
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Warsaw - The Destruction of Church of St Alexander
WWII - Destruction by the German Luftwaffe of the Church of St Alexander during the Warsaw uprising in 1944. The church was rebuilt between 1949 and 1953 Date: circa 1906
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1944 Alexander Columns Crypt Destruction Masonry Pillars Poland Polish Rubble Stones Uprising Warsaw Ww 2 Ww Ii
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Warsaw - The Destruction of Church of St Alexander" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful and poignant image captures the devastating impact of the German Luftwaffe's attack on the Church of St Alexander during the Warsaw uprising in 1944. Originally built in the early 1900s, this historic church was rebuilt between 1949 and 1953, but the memory of its destruction during World War II remains etched in history. Our high-quality framed print brings this significant moment in time into your home or office, serving as a poignant reminder of the past and the resilience of the human spirit. Order now and add a piece of historical art to your collection.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 31.5cm x 50.8cm (12.4" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the remains of the Church of St. Alexander in Warsaw, Poland, following its destruction during the Warsaw Uprising of September 1944. The German Luftwaffe mercilessly bombed the city, reducing many of its historic buildings to rubble. The Church of St. Alexander, a stunning neo-Gothic structure built between 1896 and 1906, was no exception. The image reveals the haunting aftermath of the war, with the once majestic church reduced to a pile of masonry, pillars, and columns. The crypt, where the remains of St. Alexander, the Duke of Poland, were kept, lies exposed amidst the ruins. The front facade, adorned with intricate stonework and statues, is now a mere shadow of its former glory. The Warsaw Uprising was a significant event in Polish history, marking the country's desperate attempt to liberate itself from Nazi occupation. Though the uprising ultimately failed, it symbolized the indomitable spirit of the Polish people and their determination to resist oppression. The Church of St. Alexander was rebuilt between 1949 and 1953, but the memories of the destruction and the sacrifices made during the war remain etched in history. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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