Antique Framed Print : Near the village of Monchy - Aeroplane in the sky
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Near the village of Monchy - Aeroplane in the sky
A scene near the village of Monchy. Aeroplane in the sky. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force
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Media ID 14153261
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
31071875 313870 Born Cummings Division Expeditionary Gunner Monchy Regiments Topographical Vivian
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 17.2cm (9.6" x 6.8")
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
Near the Village of Monchy: A Scene of Tranquility Disrupted by the Roar of War - A captivating image from the past, this print transports us back to the serene landscape of Monchy, a quaint French village nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery. The idyllic scene is, however, disrupted by an unexpected intrusion - an aeroplane soaring high above the village, its silhouette casting an ominous shadow against the clear blue sky. The year was 1916, and the tranquility of Monchy was about to be shattered by the relentless march of war. In the foreground of the image, we see 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, a brave soldier from the 3rd Canadian Division of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, taking a moment to sketch the topographical features of the land. Born on July 31, 1875, Cummings was a part of the 1st Great Regiments, a distinguished military unit that played a pivotal role in the First World War. The arrival of the aeroplane serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present danger lurking in the skies above. The use of military aviation was a relatively new tactic during WWI, and the sight of an enemy plane could mean imminent danger for the soldiers on the ground. Cummings, like many others, would have been trained to identify enemy planes and alert his comrades to the threat. This evocative image, captured from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the complex and often contradictory nature of life on the Western Front. The peaceful village scene is juxtaposed with the harsh realities of war, highlighting the constant tension and uncertainty that defined the lives of soldiers during this period. The inclusion of Gunner Cummings adds a human element to the image, reminding us that behind every battle, every skirmish, there were real people, with real stories, who experienced the horrors and triumphs of war.
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