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Wwi / French Leave Home
In occupied France, German troops force French people to leave their homes and families in order to work on farms in designated areas
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Media ID 614398
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Designated Families Farms Homes Leave Occupied Order
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the poignant and powerful "WWI / French Leave Home" canvas print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a poignant moment in history, as German troops force French civilians to leave their homes and families during World War I, relocating them to work on farms in designated areas. The high-quality canvas print brings history to life with its vibrant colors and intricate details, allowing you to relive this significant moment in time. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and techniques, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality display that will elevate any room in your home. Order yours today and bring a piece of historical artistry into your living space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh realities of life in occupied France during World War I. In 1916, German troops issued an order that forced French civilians to leave their homes and families to work on farms in designated areas. Known as "French Leave," this measure was implemented to address labor shortages in the German-occupied territories. The image shows a group of French men, women, and children, dressed in their everyday clothing, standing outside their home with their belongings piled high beside them. The expression on their faces speaks volumes about the anguish and despair they must have felt at being torn away from their loved ones and familiar surroundings. The sight of their possessions scattered around their empty house underscores the sense of loss and displacement they were experiencing. The background of the photograph reveals the vast expanse of the French countryside, which was now under German control. The rolling hills and fields, once a symbol of the beauty and prosperity of the region, now served as a backdrop to the harsh realities of war. The sight of German soldiers patrolling the area serves as a stark reminder of the occupation and the powerlessness of the French people in the face of military might. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the ways in which it disrupts and destroys the fabric of communities. The forced removal of French civilians from their homes was just one of many tragic events that unfolded during the occupation of France during World War I. The image invites us to reflect on the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity and to remember the sacrifices made by ordinary people during times of conflict.
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