Antique Framed Print : Searching for a German sniper in ruined farmhouse
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Searching for a German sniper in ruined farmhouse
British soldiers searching for a German sniper in the ruins of a farmhouse within the firing line on the Western Front. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14166438
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Destroyed Destruction Farmhouse Flanders Ruined Searching Sniper Snipers
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 17.8cm x 24.4cm (7" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the brutal and unrelenting conflict of the Western Front in 1916. British soldiers meticulously search the ruins of a farmhouse, their faces etched with determination and concentration. The farmhouse, once a symbol of peace and prosperity, now lies in ruins, a testament to the devastating impact of war. The soldiers, armed with rifles and bayonets, move cautiously through the debris, their eyes scanning every corner for any sign of the elusive German sniper. The farmhouse, located within the firing line, had provided the perfect cover for the enemy to pick off unsuspecting soldiers from a distance. The search was a dangerous and nerve-wracking task, as the sniper could strike at any moment. The scene is set against the backdrop of the desolate and barren landscape of the Western Front. The destruction wrought by the war is evident in the shattered buildings, the torn trees, and the muddy, churned-up ground. The soldiers' uniforms are dirty and worn, reflecting the harsh conditions they endured. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. It highlights the bravery and resilience of the soldiers, who faced the constant threat of enemy fire as they searched for safety and security in the midst of the chaos and destruction. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the human cost of war, as the farmhouse, once a place of comfort and shelter, now stands as a symbol of the devastation and loss inflicted upon the people of France and Belgium during the conflict.
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