Acrylic Blox : Visions de Guerre - The Shell-Hole
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Visions de Guerre - The Shell-Hole
From the French series Visions de Guerre - The Shell-Hole (L Entonnoir). Georges Baudier, B.1881
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Media ID 14150375
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From Georges Guerre Print Shell Visions
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 15.2cm x 10.2cm (6" x 4")
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
Visions de Guerre: The Shell-Hole (L'Entonnoir) is a poignant and haunting image from the French series by Georges Baudier, created during the aftermath of the First World War. The print, produced in 1919, captures the desolation and devastation of the battlefield, specifically a shell-hole, a crater left behind by an explosive during the conflict. The title "L'Entonnoir," meaning "the funnel" in French, refers to the shape of the crater, which resembles an inverted funnel or cone. Baudier's series, Visions de Guerre, was created to document the realities of the war and its impact on the soldiers and civilians. The artist himself served as a soldier during the war, and his firsthand experience is evident in the raw emotion and authenticity conveyed in his work. The Shell-Hole is a powerful representation of the destruction and chaos that marked the battlefields of World War I. The image depicts a barren and desolate landscape, with the shell-hole serving as the focal point. The crater's edges are sharp and jagged, and the bottom is filled with water, reflecting the shattered remnants of trees and debris surrounding it. The sky above is overcast, adding to the sense of gloom and despair. The absence of any human presence in the scene emphasizes the isolation and emptiness of the battlefield. Baudier's Visions de Guerre: The Shell-Hole is a poignant reminder of the horrors of war and the indelible impact it leaves on the land and its people. The image continues to resonate with viewers today, as a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and convey the human experience, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
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