Fine Art Print : Return to Alsace
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Return to Alsace
Enfin de retour - a girl representing Alsace welcomes a French soldier who has toppled the German frontier sign and retaken the department occupied since 1870. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14296144
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Alsace Frontier Occupied Representing Retour Return Territory Toppled Welcoming
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and emotion of a bygone era with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, "Enfin de retour: A Girl Representing Alsace Welcomes a French Soldier," captured by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to 1914. Witness the poignant moment as a young girl welcomes a French soldier, who has triumphantly toppled the German frontier sign, marking the return of Alsace to French control. Add this beautiful, historically significant print to your home or office to inspire and evoke a sense of timelessness and resilience.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Enfin de Retour: A Symbolic Welcome to Alsace as French Soldiers Reclaim Their Territory in 1914 This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment during the early days of World War I, as a young Alsatian girl extends a warm welcome to a French soldier upon his return to her homeland. The scene is set in the border town of Sélestat, Alsace, France, in 1914. The soldier, clad in his French military uniform, triumphantly topples the German frontier sign, marking the end of German occupation that had begun in 1870. The girl, dressed in traditional Alsatian attire, stands proudly beside him, her expression filled with relief and hope. The event marked a significant turning point in the war, as the French forces managed to push back the German advance on the Western Front. The liberation of Alsace was a symbolic victory for France, as the region had been a source of contention between the two nations for decades. The photograph, titled "Enfin de Retour" (meaning "Finally Returned" in English), is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring spirit of resilience and national pride. The image has become an iconic representation of the events leading up to the First World War and the sacrifices made by the people of Alsace during this tumultuous time in history.
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