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Antique Framed Print : Messe au camp de Chalons X marking position
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Messe au camp de Chalons X marking position
Messe au camp de Chalons with an X marking the position of Verly in the photograph; Gustave Le Gray (French, 1820 - 1884); Chalons, France; 1857; Albumen silver print
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Media ID 18501891
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.7cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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 print titled "Messe au camp de Chalons X marking position" transports us back to the year 1857 in Chalons, France. Captured by the talented French photographer Gustave Le Gray, this albumen silver print showcases a significant moment in history. The image depicts a military camp scene during the Messe au camp de Chalons event. The focal point of this photograph is an intriguing X mark that indicates the position of Verly within the frame. This simple yet powerful symbol adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the composition, inviting viewers to ponder its significance. Perhaps it denotes a strategic location or holds sentimental value for those involved. Le Gray's masterful use of light and shadow brings depth and texture to this black-and-white image, enhancing its visual impact. The attention to detail is remarkable; every tent, soldier, and object seems frozen in time. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from the Liszt Collection, we are transported back in time to witness a momentous occasion through Le Gray's lens. It serves as a reminder of our shared human history and invites us to reflect on how far we have come since then.
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