Fine Art Print : French soldiers in trench, Vailly, France, WW1
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French soldiers in trench, Vailly, France, WW1
French soldiers in a trench near Vailly-sur-Aisne, northern France, during the First World War. Painted by a member of the French Foreign Legion. Date: March 1915
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Media ID 14119548
© Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans
Aisne Foreign Legion Observer Observing Trench Trenches
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring French soldiers huddled in a trench during the First World War. This evocative image, captured in March 1915 near Vailly-sur-Aisne, France, offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare. Painted by a brave member of the French Foreign Legion, this rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to the trenches of northern France, immersing you in the history and courage of those who fought in the Great War.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 42cm (21" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 print depicts a group of French soldiers huddled in a trench near Vailly-sur-Aisne, northern France, during the First World War. The soldiers, dressed in their heavy winter uniforms, are intently focused on the landscape before them, with one soldier in the foreground acting as the observer, peering through binoculars. The trench, a narrow, muddy trench, serves as their only protection against the enemy's bullets. The painting, created by a member of the French Foreign Legion, captures the harsh realities of trench warfare and the unyielding determination of the soldiers to defend their homeland. The date of the image is March 1915, during the early stages of the war, when the fighting in the region was particularly intense. The historical significance of this image lies in its portrayal of the daily life and experiences of the soldiers during this pivotal period in world history. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who fought in the First World War, and the enduring impact of the conflict on the world.
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