Framed Print : French officers sharing a hasty meal with British officers
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French officers sharing a hasty meal with British officers
Photograph: French officers sharing a hasty meal with British officers in a wood, during a lull behind the firing line ?somewhere? in the Somme region. Shows three French and four British officers. One of 193 British and Allied Official photographs taken on the Western Front during World War One. Mounted on card, some with their original captions. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Date: 1918
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Media ID 14404156
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Allied Behind Firing Lull Meal Official Photograph Region Sharing Somme Hasty Shows
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Add a piece of historical charm to your home or office with the Media Storehouse Framed Print of 'French Officers Sharing a Hasty Meal with British Officers'. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a poignant moment of camaraderie between soldiers from opposing sides during the Somme campaign. Three French and four British officers are seen sharing a makeshift meal in a wooded area, amidst the backdrop of the chaotic and uncertain battlefield. This framed print, with its timeless imagery, is not only a beautiful addition to any decor but also a powerful reminder of the human spirit that transcends even the most formidable of conflicts.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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
This evocative photograph captures a rare moment of camaraderie and unity between French and British officers during the harsh realities of the Western Front in World War One. Taken in 1918, during a brief lull behind the firing line in the Somme region, the image shows three French officers and four British officers sharing a hasty meal in a woodland clearing. The scene is reminiscent of the famous Christmas Truce of 1914, when soldiers from both sides put down their weapons and celebrated the holiday together. Despite the ongoing conflict, this moment of respite highlights the shared humanity and common experiences of the soldiers on both sides of the trenches. The photograph is one of 193 official images taken by the British and Allied forces during the war, and is mounted on card with its original caption. The image is a poignant reminder of the complexities and nuances of the war experience, and the unexpected moments of connection that could occur even in the midst of conflict.
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