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German private soldier accepts his situation as a prisoner with calmness and equanimity
German private soldier accepts his situation as a prisoner with calmness and equanimity, but that the officer does not seem able to realise the sitution and seem incapable of adjusting to the environment. Date: August 1914
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Media ID 20953641
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating and thought-provoking addition to your home decor from Media Storehouse's Canvas Print collection, exclusively available at Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the moment of surrender, as a German private soldier accepts his fate as a prisoner with an unwavering calmness and equanimity. The contrasting expression on the officer's face, unable to fully grasp the situation, adds an intriguing layer of depth to this powerful piece. Bring this historical moment into your living space and spark meaningful conversations with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly printed on heavy-duty canvas and coated with a protective, satin finish. Experience the emotion and history in every detail.
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.
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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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August 1914: A Moment of Reality at a French Railway Station Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the early days of the First World War, this poignant photograph captures a moment of quiet acceptance at a French railway station. A German private soldier, hands bound behind his back, gazes out of the window of a carriage filled with newly captured prisoners. His expression is one of calmness and equanimity, as if he has come to terms with his new reality as a prisoner of war. In stark contrast, the officer standing outside the carriage, with a map in hand and a determined look on his face, seems unable to grasp the situation. The orderly scene of the station, with French soldiers directing the flow of prisoners onto the trains, belies the immense upheaval and violence that had engulfed Europe just days before. The First World War, which began on August 1, 1914, marked a turning point in human history. The events of those first few weeks, including the rapid advance and retreat of troops, the chaos of the battlefields, and the mass movement of prisoners, were a harbinger of the long and brutal conflict that was to follow. This photograph, taken in August 1914, offers a glimpse into the human experience of those early days of the war. It reminds us of the courage and resilience of the soldiers, both German and French, who found themselves caught up in the maelstrom of events, and of the stark contrasts between the realities of war and the expectations of those in command.
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