Fine Art Print : WW2 - Paris Liberation - Damage at the Hotel Crillon
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WW2 - Paris Liberation - Damage at the Hotel Crillon
WW2 - Paris Liberation - Damage at the Hotel Crillon. Date: 1945
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Media ID 11575501
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1945 Carillon Columns Crashed Damage Damaged Destroyed Destruction Fallen Liberated Liberation Liberty Pillar
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the poignant image of Paris Liberation - Damage at the Hotel Crillon. This powerful photograph, captured in 1945 by an unknown photographer and now available through Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a haunting glimpse into the aftermath of World War II. The Hotel Crillon, a historic landmark in the City of Light, stands damaged yet defiant, a testament to the resilience of Paris and its people. Add this evocative print to your home or office to inspire reflection and appreciation for the rich history of our world.
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 34.2cm x 53.3cm (13.5" 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
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the liberation of Paris during World War II, specifically the damage inflicted on the historic Hotel Crillon located on the Place de la Concorde. The image, dated 1945, shows the fallen pillar and damaged columns of the once grand hotel, which served as a symbol of the destruction and chaos wrought by the war. The Hotel Crillon, a luxurious establishment that had welcomed numerous famous guests throughout its history, including Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine, now stood as a testament to the devastation that had befallen the City of Light. The photograph also reveals the sense of relief and jubilation that accompanied the end of the war, as evidenced by the French flags that have been hoisted on the remaining standing columns. The crashed card, likely a remnant of the celebrations that ensued upon the liberation of Paris, adds to the chaotic yet triumphant scene. The shattered pillar and the damaged columns, however, serve as a stark reminder of the destruction and loss that the war had brought upon the city and its people. The Hotel Crillon, which had been used as the headquarters of the German military during the occupation, was one of many buildings in Paris that bore the scars of the war. The photograph offers a glimpse into the history of a city that had endured years of turmoil and hardship, yet had managed to emerge from the darkness with a renewed sense of hope and freedom. The Hotel Crillon, like Paris itself, had been reborn, and the damaged pillar and columns would eventually be restored, leaving only a memory of the war's destructive power.
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