Antique Framed Print : British mine washed up on the beach
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British mine washed up on the beach
A washed-up submarine mine, probably from the British navy, guarded by two German soldiers at Ostend in Belgium
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Media ID 4384111
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31st Guarded Mine Ostend Submarine Washed
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 19.3cm (14.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 striking historical photograph captures a dramatic scene on the beach at Ostend in Belgium during World War I. The image shows a British mine that has washed up on the shore, likely from the British navy, being guarded by two German soldiers. The tension and conflict of war are palpable in this snapshot from October 31st, 1914.
The juxtaposition of the British mine and German soldiers serves as a powerful reminder of the brutal realities of war and the impact it had on individuals from all sides. The image is a poignant representation of how even something as seemingly innocuous as a submarine mine could become a deadly weapon in wartime.
The black-and-white composition adds to the sense of history and gravity conveyed by this photograph. It is a testament to both the destructive power of war and the resilience and courage displayed by those who fought in it.
This print from Mary Evans Prints Online is not just an important historical document but also a thought-provoking piece of art that invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of human conflict.
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