Antique Framed Print : Monchy-les-Preux, WW1
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Monchy-les-Preux, WW1
Monchy-les-Preux, by Lieutenant Morris Meredith Williams, Royal Engineers (b. 1881), commissioned 1.7.17. Date: circa 1917
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Media ID 14148912
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Cold Commissioned Engineers Lieutenant Meredith Monchy Morris Preux Ruin Ruined Topographical Trench Trenches Williams
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 18.2cm (9.6" x 7.2")
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.
Monchy-les-Preux - A Winter's Tale of the Western Front, 1917
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative and hauntingly beautiful watercolor painting by Lieutenant Morris Meredith Williams, a British Royal Engineers officer, captures the desolate and frozen landscape of Monchy-les-Preux, France during the winter of 1917. The scene portrays the aftermath of the Battle of Monchy-le-Preux, which took place on April 14, 1917, during the larger Battle of Arras. The battle resulted in heavy casualties and significant damage to the village, leaving behind a scene of devastation that would endure through the winter months. The painting depicts a snow-covered trench line, with British soldiers huddled together for warmth. The men, dressed in heavy coats and woolen hats, stare out into the distance, their expressions a mix of fatigue and determination. In the background, the ruins of Monchy-les-Preux are visible, with the remains of a church tower standing tall amidst the destruction. The once-beautiful buildings, now reduced to rubble, serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of war. Williams' painting offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of life on the Western Front during World War I. The cold, snowy conditions are palpable, with the white landscape stretching out as far as the eye can see. The soldiers, isolated and exposed, are a testament to the resilience and courage of those who fought in the trenches. This painting, created by a soldier who experienced the horrors of war firsthand, offers a unique and powerful perspective on the history of Monchy-les-Preux and the larger conflict that engulfed Europe during World War I. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served, and a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the essence of history.
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