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Christmas Truce / Photo
British and German soldiers fraternising on Christmas Day abandoning their respective trenches to exchange gifts, play sports and forget the war for one day
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Media ID 588453
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10189240
Abandoning Enemies Exchange Forget Fraternising Gifts Respective Trenches Truce December
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the extraordinary spirit of the Christmas Truce with our exclusive range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Witness the poignant moment of peace between British and German soldiers, captured in this evocative photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library. This powerful image, taken on Christmas Day 1914, shows the soldiers abandoning their trenches to exchange gifts, sing carols, and play football, offering a rare glimpse into a moment of truce during the chaos of war. Bring this inspiring piece of history into your home and let it serve as a reminder of the enduring power of human connection and the hope for peace.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 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 39.1cm x 17.7cm (15.4" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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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December 25, 1914: A Day of Unlikely Peace - The Christmas Truce Amidst the chaos and brutality of the Western Front during World War I, an unexpected and extraordinary event took place on Christmas Day. In this evocative photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library, British and German soldiers are seen abandoning their respective trenches and fraternizing with one another, momentarily forgetting the horrors of war. The Christmas Truce of 1914 was an unofficial ceasefire that occurred along several sections of the Western Front. The exact causes of this remarkable event remain unclear, but it is believed that the initiative came from the soldiers themselves. Regardless of the origin, the truce allowed the troops to step out of their trenches and engage in activities that seemed unthinkable just hours before. Soldiers from both sides exchanged gifts, sang carols, and even played sports together. The photograph captures the spirit of camaraderie and goodwill that prevailed on that day. The image of British and German soldiers shaking hands and laughing together is a poignant reminder of the humanity that exists even in the most inhumane of circumstances. The Christmas Truce of 1914 is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the importance of peace and understanding, and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War.
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