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Church of England Service on a WWI battlefield
Church of England Service on a WWI battlefield for troops heading into the trenches - the Chaplain is officiating from a small field altar. Date: circa 1915
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Media ID 11549995
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Altar Battlefield Behind Chaplain Kneel Kneeling Pray Prayer Praying Priest
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this poignant image of a Church of England Service on a WWI battlefield. Captured circa 1915 from the extensive Mary Evans Prints Online archive, this evocative scene shows a Chaplain officiating from a small field altar as troops prepare for the trenches. Add this powerful piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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 33.6cm (21" x 13.2")
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.
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This poignant image captures the moment of respite and reflection for British troops on the Western Front during World War I, as they prepare to head back into the trenches. Circa 1915, the scene shows a Church of England service taking place on the battlefield, with a chaplain officiating from a small, makeshift altar. Soldiers are seen kneeling in the mud, their heads bowed in prayer, seeking solace and strength from their faith in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty of war. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring role of religion and spirituality in providing comfort and hope to soldiers in times of conflict. The Church of England, as the established church of England and the Anglican Communion, played a significant role in providing spiritual support to the British military during World War I, with chaplains accompanying troops to the front lines to offer spiritual guidance and conduct services whenever possible. This historical photograph, with its evocative and poignant depiction of a moment of quiet reflection amidst the turmoil of war, is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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