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Canvas Print : Belgian Refugees, 1914
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Belgian Refugees, 1914
Belgian refugees flee from their desolate homes after the advance of the German army. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14294446
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DOUGLAS MCCARTHY
Advance Belgian Desolate Flee Homes Refugee Refugees
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring history into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This powerful image, titled "Belgian Refugees, 1914," captures the poignant moment of desperation and resilience as refugees flee from their devastated homes following the German army's advance during World War I. This evocative, rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online is now available in our Canvas Print collection, expertly printed on high-quality, heavyweight canvas and hand-stretched over a solid wooden frame. Each print is individually inspected for quality and comes ready to hang, making it a perfect addition to any wall in your home or office. Relive history through this beautiful and moving piece of art.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the desperation and displacement experienced by Belgian civilians during the early days of World War I. In 1914, as the German army advanced towards neutral Belgium, its people were left with little choice but to flee their homes in search of safety. The image shows a group of refugees, their faces etched with worry and exhaustion, trudging along a dusty road with their meager belongings in tow. The desolate landscape behind them, with its barren trees and empty fields, underscores the devastation wrought by the conflict. The First World War marked a turning point in the history of warfare, with the use of new technologies and tactics leading to unprecedented destruction and human suffering. The invasion of Belgium, a neutral country, was a particularly egregious violation of international law and fueled anti-German sentiment around the world. The Belgian refugees, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, were welcomed with open arms by neighboring countries, including France and the Netherlands. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the resilience of those who are forced to flee their homes in search of safety and security. It is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the importance of standing up for peace and justice in the face of adversity.
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