Fine Art Print : Mounted French horsemen and French wagon, Somme
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Mounted French horsemen and French wagon, Somme
2 Vignettes - one is of mounted French horsemen in the dust, and the second is of a French horse-drawn wagon in the mud of the Somme. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)
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Media ID 14154361
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1874 Bellecour Berne Drawn Dust Horsemen Jacques Mounted Print Somme Topographical Vignettes Wagon
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative works of Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour. Witness the raw power and determination of French horsemen charging through the dusty terrain in the first vignette, their steeds' hooves raising clouds of dust in their wake. In the second vignette, observe the resilience of a French horse-drawn wagon, trudging through the muddy battlefields of the Somme. These stunning, rights-managed prints from Mary Evans Prints Online transport you to the heart of history, providing a captivating glimpse into the past.
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 55.1cm x 42cm (21.7" 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 diptych captures the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I, as depicted in the works of French photographer Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939). In the first vignette, a group of mounted French horsemen are seen in the midst of a cloud of dust, their determined faces a testament to the arduous conditions of the battlefield. Their horses, coated in sweat and grime, plod forward, their hooves kicking up clouds of dust with each step. The scene exudes a sense of urgency and purpose, as the soldiers press onward in their mission. In the second vignette, a French horse-drawn wagon labors through the mud of the Somme, its wheels spinning but making little progress. The mud, thick and treacherous, has claimed numerous victims, leaving behind a scene of desolation and destruction. The horses, straining at the reins, seem to be barely holding their ground, their breaths coming in labored gasps. The wagon's cargo, hidden from view, adds to the mystery and intrigue of the image. Berne-Bellecour's photographs offer a unique perspective on the war, providing a glimpse into the daily struggles and hardships faced by the soldiers and civilians on the front lines. His work, which was produced between 1914 and 1918, is an invaluable historical record of the First World War, and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal period in world history.
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