Canvas Print : Au camp de Souilly - Verdun, 1916
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Au camp de Souilly - Verdun, 1916
Au camp de Souilly - Verdun, 1916 German prisoners with a mounted French escort. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)
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Media ID 14154687
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1874 Bellecour Berne Escort Jacques Mounted Prisoners Topographical Verdun
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Add historical depth to your home decor with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This exclusive piece features "Au camp de Souilly - Verdun, 1916" by Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the poignant moment of German prisoners under French escort in this evocative image from the Battle of Verdun during World War I. Our premium canvas prints are professionally printed with vibrant colors and sharp details, ensuring a museum-quality finish. Elevate your space with a piece of history that tells a compelling story.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
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.
Au camp de Souilly - Verdun, 1916
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a poignant and historically significant painting by French artist Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour, capturing a moment during the First World War at the German prisoner-of-war camp in Souilly, near Verdun. The image portrays a group of German prisoners, their faces etched with the weariness and despair of captivity, being escorted by French soldiers on horseback. The soldiers, with stern expressions and alert posture, maintain a watchful eye over their charges. The camp, situated amidst a barren and desolate landscape, is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of war. The painting, created in 1916, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the prisoners and their captors during this pivotal period in history. The First Battle of Verdun, which took place from February to December 1916, was one of the longest and deadliest battles of the war, resulting in over 700,000 casualties. The camp at Souilly held thousands of German prisoners, many of whom were wounded or sick, and the conditions were often harsh and inhumane. Berne-Bellecour, born in 1874 and passing away in 1939, was a prolific painter and illustrator, known for his topographical and military works. This painting, with its meticulous attention to detail and evocative portrayal of the human condition, stands as a testament to the artist's skill and sensitivity. The image not only offers a historical record of a pivotal moment during the First World War but also serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.
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