Antique Framed Print : Church at Neuve Eglise, Western Front, WW1
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Church at Neuve Eglise, Western Front, WW1
The bombed-out church at Neuve Eglise (Nieuwkerke) on the Western Front in Belgium during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14126872
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Belgian Bombed Damage Damaged Eglise Neuve Ruin Ruined
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 19.5cm (9.6" x 7.7")
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 evocative photograph captures the haunting beauty and tragic history of the bombed-out Church at Neuve Eglise, also known as Nieuwkerke, on the Western Front in Belgium during World War One. Circa 1916, the image offers a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the conflict on European communities and their cultural heritage. The Gothic architecture of this once magnificent church, with its intricate stonework and towering spire, lies in ruins, a testament to the destructive power of war. The remnants of the building stand in stark contrast to the surrounding landscape, as the trees and fields continue to flourish around the damaged structure. The Church at Neuve Eglise was one of many places of worship destroyed during the First World War, as the fighting raged on across the Western Front. This photograph, taken during the conflict, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the historical significance of this site and the sacrifices made during the Great War.
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