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Antique Framed Print : Papelotte Farm - Waterloo
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Papelotte Farm - Waterloo
Papelotte Farm is located on the Waterloo battlefield and formed part of the defence system of the Duke of Wellington on 18 June 1815. The farm was partially burned during the battle and was only rebuilt in 1857-1858, when the octagonal tower that surmounts the porch was built. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14368617
© The Roseries Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1815 1857 Battlefield Burned Defence Feb16 Octagonal Partially Porch Rebuilt System Waterloo Wellington
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 22.9cm (14.6" x 9")
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 evocative photograph captures the historic Papelotte Farm, situated on the hallowed grounds of the Waterloo battlefield in Belgium. The farm, which dates back to the 16th century, played a pivotal role in the defense system of the Duke of Wellington during the fateful Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815. During the intense fighting, the farm was partially burned, leaving it in ruins. However, in the late 1850s, the farm was meticulously rebuilt, with an impressive octagonal tower added to the porch. This architectural addition not only enhanced the farm's aesthetic appeal but also served as a testament to the historical significance of the site. The photograph, estimated to have been taken in the 1910s, captures the farm's tranquil beauty, offering a glimpse into the past and the rich history that unfolded on this very spot over a century prior. The farm, now a popular tourist destination, stands as a reminder of the epic Battle of Waterloo and the pivotal role it played in shaping European history.
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