Antique Framed Print : Letter opener Engraved Souvenir Vimy Ridge
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Letter opener Engraved Souvenir Vimy Ridge
Letter opener. Engraved Souvenir Vimy Ridge with leaves and flowers. Trench Art
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Media ID 14151075
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Engraved Letter Opener Ridge Souvenir Topographical Trench Vimy
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 22cm (14.6" x 8.7")
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 intricately engraved letter opener, a poignant souvenir of the historic Vimy Ridge battlefield in France, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War I. The trench art piece, crafted with great care and attention to detail, features the iconic landscape of Vimy Ridge adorned with leaves and flowers. The topographical representation of the battlefield, with its undulating terrain and intricate depiction of the surrounding foliage, transports us back in time to the early 20th century. The Vimy Ridge battle, fought between April 9 and 12, 1917, was a significant turning point in the war for the Allied forces. The successful capture of the ridge by Canadian troops not only boosted morale but also demonstrated their military prowess on the global stage. The battlefield, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has become a symbol of Canadian national identity and a testament to the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought there. The engraving on this letter opener, with its intricate details and delicate flowers, serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and fragility of life amidst the chaos and destruction of war. The historical significance of the Vimy Ridge battlefield is etched not only into the landscape but also into the hearts and minds of those who have visited or learned about it. This beautiful and intricately crafted souvenir is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and preserve the stories of the past.
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