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Fine Art Print : Lighting the fuse of a battery of four crapouillots 1915
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Lighting the fuse of a battery of four crapouillots 1915
French infantry bombardiers about to fire their home-made trench mortars under the watchful eye of the captain of the company.
1915
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Media ID 14116652
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Artillery Artillerymen Attack Bags Bombs Homemade Infantry Infantrymen Launching Mortar Sand Sandbags Trench Trenches Weapon Made Weapons
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the intensity and determination of French infantry bombardiers in 'Lighting the fuse of a battery of four crapouillots, 1915' by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans. This evocative image captures the moment before the soldiers ignite their homemade trench mortars, under the watchful eye of their captain. A powerful and poignant reminder of the courage and resilience during wartime, this fine art print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.5cm (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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the First World War in 1915, as French infantry bombardiers prepare to light the fuses of a battery of four crapouillots, or home-made trench mortars. The soldiers, dressed in heavy coats and helmets, are poised and focused, their expressions a mix of determination and intensity. The captain of the company, with a stern gaze and clenched fists, watches over the scene, his presence a testament to the gravity of the situation. The crapouillots, crude yet effective weapons, were made from metal drums, filled with explosives, and launched using sandbags as counterweights. They were used extensively by both sides in the trenches, providing a means to attack enemy positions from a distance and disrupt their lines. The sandbags, piled high behind the soldiers, serve as a reminder of the makeshift nature of the battlefield and the ingenuity of the soldiers in adapting to the harsh conditions of trench warfare. The scene is set against a backdrop of muddy trenches, the ground churned up by the passage of troops and the relentless bombardment. The soldiers, their faces etched with the grime of battle, are a testament to the harsh realities of the war. The image is a powerful reminder of the bravery and resourcefulness of the soldiers on the Western Front, and the desperate measures they took to gain an advantage over their enemies.
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