Antique Framed Print : WW1 - French soldiers on the beach at De Panne
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WW1 - French soldiers on the beach at De Panne
WW1 - French soldiers on the beach at De Panne, a town and a municipality located on the North Sea coast of the Belgian province of West Flanders on the border with France - November 1914.
1914
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Media ID 14377195
© The Roseries Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Belgian Flanders Panne Regiment Stationed
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 23.4cm (14.6" x 9.2")
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 a moment in time during the early days of the First World War, as French soldiers take a brief respite on the shores of De Panne, a small Belgian town located on the North Sea coast. The image, taken in November 1914, depicts members of the French army, likely from La Régnement, stationed along the border with France. The soldiers are seen huddled together on the sandy beach, some resting on their backpacks, while others gaze out at the tranquil waters. The North Sea stretches out before them, its surface dotted with the masts of fishing boats and the distant outline of the French coastline. The serene scene belies the chaos and destruction that was unfolding just a few miles inland, as the war raged on. The soldiers' expressions convey a mix of exhaustion, determination, and perhaps even a fleeting sense of hope amidst the turmoil of war. This poignant photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the men who fought on the Western Front, and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War.
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