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Photographic Print : SIEGE OF PARIS A French soldier makes the most of the harsh winter by carving snow into a
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SIEGE OF PARIS A French soldier makes the most of the harsh winter by carving snow into a
SIEGE OF PARIS A French soldier makes the most of the harsh winter by carving snow into a patriotic sculpture Date: 1870
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Carving Franco Harsh Makes Patriotic Prussian Siege
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Experience history through the captivating lens of yesteryears with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This powerful image captures the resilience of a French soldier during the Siege of Paris in 1870. Amidst the harsh winter, he transforms the snow into a patriotic sculpture, symbolizing the indomitable spirit of the people. Bring this inspiring moment from the past into your present and add a touch of history to your space with our premium quality prints. Order now and let this evocative photograph ignite your imagination.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.2cm x 31.4cm (8.3" x 12.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Amidst the bleak and unforgiving winter of 1870, during the Siege of Paris, a French soldier found solace and hope in the frozen landscape. With the Prussian army encircling the city, the people of Paris endured the harsh conditions, their spirits unbroken. In the midst of this desolation, one soldier took up his tool and began to carve. The snow-covered ground provided a blank canvas for his creation, as he chiseled away at the icy surface, shaping it into a patriotic sculpture. The intricate details of the French tricolor flag, the gallic rooster, and the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" were carefully etched into the snow, a testament to the resilience and determination of the French people. The soldier's creation stood proudly amidst the snowy landscape, a beacon of hope and defiance. It served as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit can find a way to create something beautiful and inspiring. The sculpture became a symbol of the French people's unwavering commitment to their country and their refusal to surrender to the Prussian forces. This poignant image captures the essence of the Siege of Paris, a pivotal moment in French history. The French soldier's determination to create something meaningful in the midst of adversity is a reminder that even in the harshest of conditions, the human spirit can find a way to triumph.
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