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Framed Print : Gunners in sheepskin coats, Bazentin, France, WW1
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Gunners in sheepskin coats, Bazentin, France, WW1
Gunners wearing sheepskin coats at Bazentin-le-Petit, northern France, during the First World War. They are sitting on a stack of artillery shells. Date: November 1916
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13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Gunners in Sheepskin Coats, Bazentin, France, WW1" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the spirit of the First World War, with gunners in their sheepskin coats seated casually on a stack of artillery shells against the backdrop of northern France's rugged terrain. Dated to November 1916, this rights-managed photograph offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during this historic period. Enhance your home or office with this captivating piece of history, expertly framed and ready to hang.
Framed and mounted 9x7 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 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). 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 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and camaraderie among a group of British gunners during the harsh winter of the First World War. Taken in November 1916 at Bazentin-le-Petit, a northern French village near the Western Front, the gunners are seen sitting on a stack of artillery shells, their sheepskin coats and helmets providing a measure of warmth against the muddy and unforgiving battlefield. The sheepskin coats, a common addition to the standard issue uniform, were highly prized for their insulating properties, making them essential for survival in the cold and damp conditions of the trenches. Despite the grim surroundings and the ever-present threat of danger, the gunners appear relaxed and even happy, their smiles and casual poses suggesting a sense of shared experience and bonding among the men. Their caps and helmets, adorned with various insignia and personal touches, add to the individuality of each soldier, highlighting their unique identities amidst the uniformity of military life. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human side of war, revealing the moments of levity and connection that could be found even in the most challenging of circumstances. The gunners of Bazentin-le-Petit, like so many soldiers before and after them, found solace and strength in the bonds they formed with their comrades, making their shared experiences of war that much more bearable.
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