Framed Print : Canine Devotion in War Time, WW1 dog guarding home
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Canine Devotion in War Time, WW1 dog guarding home
A dog still seeking to defend its former home during the entry of the Germans into Vailly, a small town lying on the Aisne. Despite the absence of his owners and the wreckage around the dog still howled and kept watch over the few pieces of remaining furniture. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14205704
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Aisne Barking Canine Defend Defending Devastated Devotion Entry Germans Guard Guarding Howling Invasion Matania Wreckage
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Introducing the moving and poignant "Canine Devotion in War Time, WW1 dog guarding home" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the unwavering loyalty and bravery of a dog as it stands guard during the entry of German troops into a small town during World War 1. The black-and-white photograph, taken in Vailly on the Aisne, is a poignant reminder of the enduring bond between man and man's best friend, even in the most turbulent of times. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire courage, devotion, and resilience.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Canine Devotion in War Time: A Dog's Unwavering Loyalty Amidst the Ruins of War-Torn Vailly, 1915 Amidst the chaos and destruction of the First World War, the unyielding bond between man and man's best friend was put to the ultimate test. In this poignant image captured in 1915, a brave canine stands guard over the remnants of its former home in the small town of Vailly, situated on the Aisne river in France. The German invasion had left the town in ruins, but the loyal dog remained, howling and barking in defense of what was once its cherished domain. The devastation of war had forced the departure of the dog's owners, leaving the animal alone in the midst of the destruction. Yet, despite the absence of its human companions, the dog's instincts and devotion remained unshaken. The once comfortable home, now reduced to a pile of rubble, held no comfort for the dog, but it continued to guard it with unwavering loyalty. The image, titled "Canine Devotion in War Time," was captured by renowned illustrator, Phil May, and published in the popular British magazine, The Sphere. The powerful image served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War, not just by the soldiers on the front lines, but also by the innocent animals left behind in the devastated towns and villages of the Western Front. As the world marked the centenary of the First World War, this image of a dog's unwavering loyalty and devotion to its home served as a reminder of the enduring bond between man and animal, even in the darkest of times. The dog's watchful eyes and protective stance spoke volumes about the unbreakable bond between man and his faithful companion, a bond that transcended the ravages of war.
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