Fine Art Print : British soldiers washing in swamp, Somme, WW1
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British soldiers washing in swamp, Somme, WW1
British soldiers washing and cleaning up in a swamp on the Somme, Western Front, during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14126870
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Clean Cleaning Makeshift Somme Swamp Wash Washing
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring British soldiers washing in a swamp during the turbulent days of World War One. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the raw reality of life on the Western Front in circa 1916. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning and authentic representation of this poignant moment in history. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring the past to life in your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
Amidst the mud and chaos of the Western Front during World War One, British soldiers found momentary respite from the relentless fighting in the form of a makeshift washing station nestled in a swamp near the Somme River. Circa 1916, in this poignant photograph, weary soldiers are seen washing and cleaning up, their uniforms caked with grime and dirt. The water, drawn from the murky depths of the swamp, is scooped up in buckets and poured over their bodies, providing a temporary relief from the filth and grime that had become an inescapable part of their daily lives. The soldiers, some with expressions of exhaustion, others with a glint of determination in their eyes, stand shoulder to shoulder, united in their shared experience of the horrors of war. The scene is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of trench warfare and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This image, captured in the midst of the Great War, offers a glimpse into the daily struggles and sacrifices made by the British soldiers on the Western Front.
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