Fine Art Print : Beach at Arromanches
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Beach at Arromanches
Bathing tents in the shelter of the digue at Arromanches, Normandie : 40 years from now, this will be an important landing beach during the Allied invasion of Europe.
circa 1905
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Media ID 14292840
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%unrestricted Allied Arromanches Bathing Digue Invasion Landing Normandie Shelter Tents
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and timeless beauty of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Bathing tents in the shelter of the digue at Arromanches, Normandie," takes us back in time to circa 1905. The serene scene at the beach in Arromanches, Normandie, showcases bathing tents nestled in the protective shelter of the digue, unaware of the significant role this location would play just 40 years later during the Allied invasion of Europe. Add an air of sophistication and historical charm to your home or office with our high-quality Fine Art Prints, expertly reproduced for long-lasting enjoyment.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34cm (21" x 13.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A serene and picturesque scene of the Beach at Arromanches in Normandie, France, circa 1905. The gentle waves lap against the shore, and the golden sand stretches out before the eye, dotted with colorful bathing tents. The sheltering digue, a testament to human ingenuity, protects the beachgoers from the elements, providing a sense of safety and tranquility. But this idyllic scene belies a hidden history. Forty years in the future, this very beach would become a pivotal point in world history. The tranquil waters would roar with the invasion forces of the Allied powers, as they landed on the shores of Normandie to begin the liberation of Europe from the grip of Nazi Germany. The bathing tents and the sheltering digue would serve as makeshift fortifications, providing cover for the soldiers as they waded ashore. The gentle waves would become a deceptive barrier, hiding the deadly currents and underwater obstacles that awaited the invading forces. And yet, even in the midst of the chaos and the carnage, there would be moments of respite. Moments when the soldiers could look out at the calm waters and the familiar sight of bathing tents, and be reminded of the peaceful world they had left behind. This photograph, taken decades before the historic events, offers a glimpse into the past, a reminder of the beauty and serenity that once existed on this stretch of coastline. It also serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of history, and the way that even the most idyllic scenes can be forever changed by the passage of time and the events of history.
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