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The Prussians settle themselves in Saint-Severin church, using the font as a wash-basin
The Prussians settle themselves in Saint-Severin church, using the font as a wash-basin, the altar as a food-store... Date: 1-3 March 1871
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Media ID 20952079
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1871 Altar Basin Font Franco Prussian Prussians Settle Severin Store Wash
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of historical greeting cards. This evocative design transports you to the events of 1-3 March 1871, as The Prussians make an unexpected use of Saint-Severin church. With intricate details, the Prussians are depicted settling themselves within the hallowed halls, utilizing the ancient font as a wash-basin. The once sacred altar becomes a makeshift food-store in this fascinating snapshot of history. This beautifully detailed card, featuring an image sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is sure to add a unique touch to your correspondence. Share a piece of history with every message you send.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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 image captures a poignant moment during the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, specifically on the 1-3 March 1871, when the Prussian soldiers occupied the hallowed grounds of Saint-Severin church in Paris. The once sacred space was now repurposed as a temporary shelter and living quarters for the weary soldiers. In this photograph, Prussian soldiers are seen gathered around the church's font, using it as a makeshift washbasin. The altar, a symbol of reverence and spirituality, now serves as a food store, with provisions piled high upon it. The once ornate and intricately designed church interiors have been transformed into a makeshift camp, with soldiers huddled around fires and using pews as beds. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of war and the disruption it brings to the fabric of society. The Prussians, victors in the conflict, were now settling themselves in the heart of their enemy's capital, using sacred spaces for mundane and practical purposes. The desecration of the church, though necessary for the soldiers' survival, adds to the sense of loss and disillusionment felt by the Parisian population during this tumultuous time. The photograph, taken during the occupation of Paris, provides a glimpse into the raw and unfiltered realities of war and its impact on the civilian population. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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