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Armetieres 1918
A British shell bursting in Armentieres and a soldier running to evacuate the town on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1918
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Armentieres Bursting Destruction Evacuate Evacuation Exploding Explosion Running Shell Ww 1
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw emotion and intensity of history with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the powerful image "Armentieres 1918" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative print transports you back to the Western Front during World War I, capturing the moment of a British soldier's desperate evacuation as a shell bursts in the town of Armentieres, France, in April 1918. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the past to life in your home or office space.
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 36.7cm (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 image captures the chaos and destruction wrought by the relentless battles of the Western Front during World War I. In the foreground, a British soldier, his face etched with fear and determination, dashes through the debris of Armentières, a town in northern France, as a shell bursts ominously in the background. The explosion, a fiery ball of smoke and debris, illuminates the desolate landscape, casting an eerie glow over the scene. The year was 1918, and the 1st Battle of Armentières was in full swing. The German forces, under the command of General Ludendorff, had launched a massive offensive in an attempt to break through the Allied lines and turn the tide of the war in their favor. The town of Armentières, located just 15 miles from the Belgian border, was a key strategic position and became the focus of intense fighting. The British soldier in the photograph is likely part of the 2nd Division, which was tasked with defending the town. Despite their valiant efforts, the Allies were unable to hold Armentières for long, and the town was eventually captured by the Germans on April 9, 1918. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of war and the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides. The historical significance of this photograph is immense, as it offers a glimpse into the devastating impact of the weapons of war during the Great War. The use of artillery, such as the shell depicted in the image, played a crucial role in the battles of the Western Front, and the destruction they caused left a lasting mark on the landscape and the lives of those who lived through it.
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