Fine Art Print : Trench Mortars in the Great Advance
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Trench Mortars in the Great Advance
A British 6 inch trench mortar bombarding a strong point in the enemys line during the new British advance over the old Somme battlefields in 1918. This particular illustration by Charles de Grineau shows an incident at Bray-sur-Somme
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Advance Artillery Battle Field Battle Fields Battles Bombard Bray Grineau Mortar Mortars Shell Shells Somme Trench Trenches Weaponry Weapons
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image of Trench Mortars in Action during the Great Advance of 1918. This powerful and poignant Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the intensity and determination of the British forces as they bombard the enemy lines with a 6 inch trench mortar. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning and authentic finish. Perfect for adding historical depth to your home or office decor, this Fine Art Print is a must-have for anyone with an appreciation for military history or WWI memorabilia.
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 36.6cm (20" x 14.4")
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
This evocative print by Charles de Grineau captures the intensity and chaos of the final stages of the Battle of the Somme in 1918. The image depicts a British 6-inch trench mortar team in action, bombarding a strong point in the enemy's line at Bray-sur-Somme. The artillery piece, a crucial weapon in the trench warfare of World War I, is belching out a shell towards the German positions, its crew focused intently on their task. The scene is set against the backdrop of the desolate and muddy battlefield, with the remnants of destroyed buildings and trees in the distance. The smoke from the exploding shells rises high into the sky, obscuring the view of the battlefield and adding to the sense of confusion and uncertainty. The British advance over the old Somme battlefields was a critical moment in the war, as the Allies sought to regain ground lost during the disastrous 1916 offensive. The use of trench mortars, which could be fired from the trenches and had a longer range than infantry weapons, proved to be a valuable asset in this phase of the conflict. The image is a poignant reminder of the brutal and relentless nature of trench warfare, and the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the Great War. It also underscores the importance of artillery in shaping the outcome of battles, and the crucial role that innovation and technology played in the evolution of military strategy.
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