Canvas Print : Beauty in spite of the beast: blossoming fruit trees, 1917
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Beauty in spite of the beast: blossoming fruit trees, 1917
" Symbolising the spirit of France: these fruit trees, though sorely wounded declined to die." A page from the Summer Number of the Graphic, showing fruit trees in France destroyed by the First World War, but continuing to blossom against the odds.
1917
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Media ID 14408134
© Mary Evans Picture Library
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the captivating beauty of history with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring "Beauty in Spite of the Beast: Blossoming Fruit Trees, 1917" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image, originally published in the Summer Number of The Graphic, tells a powerful story of resilience and hope. Symbolising the spirit of France, these fruit trees, though sorely wounded, refused to succumb to defeat. Add this inspiring work of art to your home and let its message of enduring beauty and strength resonate with you every day.
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 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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
Amidst the devastation and destruction wrought by the First World War, a symbol of hope and resilience emerged in the form of these blossoming fruit trees in France, captured in a poignant photograph published in the Summer Number of The Graphic in 1917. The image, titled "Beauty in Spite of the Beast," showcases the tenacity of nature as the trees, though sorely wounded and scarred by the ravages of war, refused to succumb to death. The First World War, also known as the Great War, had been raging on for over two years, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the adversity faced by the people of France during this tumultuous time. Yet, amidst the chaos and despair, the fruit trees continued to bloom, offering a glimmer of hope and a testament to the indomitable spirit of the nation. The photograph, taken in 1917, captures the trees in their full glory, their branches adorned with delicate pink and white blossoms against a backdrop of fallen trees and destroyed buildings. The contrast between the beauty of the blooming trees and the devastation around them is a powerful reminder of the enduring power of nature and the human spirit. As we reflect on the centenary of this historic photograph, it serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity. The image of the blossoming fruit trees in the midst of destruction continues to inspire and uplift, reminding us of the capacity for beauty and hope in even the most challenging of circumstances.
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