In Flanders Fields... The poignant scene of a field full of poppies after the First World War. (Illustration after original, image 10053676, by Willy Werner.)
C.1919. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10547488
Acrylic Blox 6"x4" (15x10cm)
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
Your artwork will be printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image
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In the aftermath of the devastating First World War, nature began to reclaim the battlefields of Flanders, Belgium. In this poignant scene captured by German artist Willy Werner in C.1919, a vast expanse of poppies stretches out before us, their vibrant red petals contrasting starkly against the dull, earthy tones of the battlefield. The poppies, symbolic of both the transience of life and the bloodshed of war, serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the conflict. The haunting beauty of this landscape, with its rolling hills and scattered trees, underscores the bittersweet nature of peace following the horrors of war. The poppy field in Flanders has become an enduring symbol of remembrance, inspiring the famous poem 'In Flanders Fields' by John McCrae, which implores us never to forget the fallen soldiers. This evocative image, with its rich history and powerful symbolism, continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of nature and the importance of remembering the past.
