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Canvas Print : The Prussians settle themselves in Saint-Severin church, using the font as a wash-basin
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The Prussians settle themselves in Saint-Severin church, using the font as a wash-basin
The Prussians settle themselves in Saint-Severin church, using the font as a wash-basin, the altar as a food-store... Date: 1-3 March 1871
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Media ID 20952079
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1871 Altar Basin Font Franco Prussian Prussians Settle Severin Store Wash
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the historical intrigue of The Prussians with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online depicts a pivotal moment during the Franco-Prussian War, as Prussian soldiers make temporary use of Saint-Severin church. The font becomes a makeshift wash-basin, while the altar serves as a food storage area. Add this intriguing piece of history to your home decor and transport yourself back in time. Our high-quality canvas prints are made to last, ensuring your new addition will be a cherished conversation starter for years to come.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a poignant moment during the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, specifically on the 1-3 March 1871, when the Prussian soldiers occupied the hallowed grounds of Saint-Severin church in Paris. The once sacred space was now repurposed as a temporary shelter and living quarters for the weary soldiers. In this photograph, Prussian soldiers are seen gathered around the church's font, using it as a makeshift washbasin. The altar, a symbol of reverence and spirituality, now serves as a food store, with provisions piled high upon it. The once ornate and intricately designed church interiors have been transformed into a makeshift camp, with soldiers huddled around fires and using pews as beds. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of war and the disruption it brings to the fabric of society. The Prussians, victors in the conflict, were now settling themselves in the heart of their enemy's capital, using sacred spaces for mundane and practical purposes. The desecration of the church, though necessary for the soldiers' survival, adds to the sense of loss and disillusionment felt by the Parisian population during this tumultuous time. The photograph, taken during the occupation of Paris, provides a glimpse into the raw and unfiltered realities of war and its impact on the civilian population. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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