Antique Framed Print : Town Hall at Louvain, Belgium, WW1
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Town Hall at Louvain, Belgium, WW1
The Town Hall at Louvain, Belgium, with an inset of Kaiser Wilhelm II at the start of the First World War. The caption suggests that the building, in Brabantine late gothic style, has been reduced to ruins by the Germans, but it did in fact survive wartime damage. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14122036
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Damage Germans Inset Kaiser Leuven Louvain Survive Wilhelm Brabantine
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 23.4cm x 37.1cm (9.2" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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
The Town Hall at Louvain, Belgium, once a proud symbol of the city's rich history and architectural heritage, stands in ruins at the onset of the First World War. The inset image shows Kaiser Wilhelm II, the German Emperor, reviewing his troops on the eve of the conflict that would bring devastation to this beautiful Brabantine town. The Town Hall, built in the late gothic style, had stood the test of time for centuries, but was unfortunately not spared during the war. While popular belief holds that the building was reduced to ruins by the invading German forces, historical records suggest that it actually survived the conflict relatively unscathed. Nonetheless, the image of a once grand and majestic building lying in ruins became a powerful symbol of the devastating impact of the war on European cities and communities. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of Louvain and the profound impact of the First World War on its people and their heritage.
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