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Antique Framed Print : Maurice Gamelin
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Maurice Gamelin
General Marie (or Maurice) Gustave Gamelin (1872-1958), supreme head of the French fighting forces at the beginning of World War Two. Served with distinction in World War One, but his command of forces in the critical days of May 1940 proved to be disastrous. Date: 1939
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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 19.2cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the stern and resolute visage of General Maurice Gustave Gamelin, the supreme head of the French fighting forces at the onset of World War Two. Dressed in his full military regalia, complete with brass buttons, gold braid, and a distinctive red sash, Gamelin cuts an imposing figure as he gazes intently off into the distance. The year is 1939, and the looming specter of conflict casts a long shadow over the General's countenance. Born in 1872, Gamelin had already earned a distinguished military career during World War One, serving with valor and leading his troops to several significant victories. However, his command of forces during the critical days of May 1940 proved to be disastrous. As the German Blitzkrieg swept through France, Gamelin's strategic decisions and lack of coordination among Allied forces led to a rapid and devastating defeat. Despite his earlier successes, Gamelin's reputation was forever tarnished by the events of World War Two's early days. Yet, this photograph, taken before the tide of war had turned against him, offers a glimpse into a time when hope still lingered, and the outcome of the conflict was far from certain. The weight of responsibility and the pressure of command are palpable in Gamelin's expression, as he stands there, poised to lead his country into battle once more. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and uncertainties of war, and the heavy burden that rests upon the shoulders of those who bear the responsibility of command.
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