Poster Print : Belgian Refugees - WW1
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Belgian Refugees - WW1
Belgian refugees fleeing their homes following the German Army advance into Belgium rest by the roadside. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14187557
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Abandoned Belgian Desolation Families Flee Fleeing Flees Homes Lost Outcast Refugee Refugees Roadside Scared Start
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our poignant Belgian Refugees - WW1 poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of the human spirit as refugees take a moment of respite by the roadside during their harrowing journey out of Belgium in 1914. Add historical depth and character to your walls with this moving piece from our Rights Managed range. Order now and relive a moment in history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.6cm x 47.2cm (33.3" x 18.6")
Estimated Product Size is 84.6cm x 59.6cm (33.3" x 23.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the desperation and displacement experienced by Belgian refugees during the early days of World War I. Taken in 1914, the image shows a group of men, women, and children huddled together by the roadside, their faces etched with fear and exhaustion. The German Army's advance into Belgium had forced them to abandon their homes and flee for their lives. The scene is one of desolation and loss. The refugees carry only what they can, their possessions reduced to a few meager belongings. The women and children appear particularly vulnerable, their expressions conveying a sense of uncertainty and fear for the future. The men, meanwhile, look on with a mixture of determination and despair. The roadside is a stark reminder of the journey they have undertaken, with no clear destination in sight. The trees in the background are bare, adding to the sense of barrenness and emptiness. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, and the way it can uproot families and communities in an instant. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and fortitude of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the historical significance of the events that unfolded in August 1914. It is a powerful image that continues to resonate with us today, as we reflect on the past and strive to learn from it.
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