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Fine Art Print : The Town of San Gimignano, Italy, 1944
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The Town of San Gimignano, Italy, 1944
Photograph showing the eleventh-century hill-top town of San Gimignano, near Siena, Italy, prior to July 1944. Later that month the Illustrated London News reported that a German artillery bombardment, starting on the 13th July and lasting 30 hours, had reduced the town to ruins
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of The Town of San Gimignano, Italy, 1944. This evocative black and white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the eleventh-century hill-top town of San Gimignano as it stood prior to July 1944. Witness the beauty and history of this iconic Italian town, frozen in time before the reported bombardment by German artillery. Add this stunning piece to your home or office decor and transport yourself to another era.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.2cm 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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the picturesque town of San Gimignano in Italy, frozen in time before its tragic destruction in July 1944. The eleventh-century hill-top town is shown in all its historical glory, with ancient buildings and winding streets that have witnessed centuries of history.
Little did anyone know that just a few weeks after this photograph was taken, San Gimignano would be devastated by a relentless German artillery bombardment. Starting on the 13th of July and lasting a harrowing 30 hours, the once-thriving town was reduced to ruins. The Illustrated London News later reported on this tragic event, highlighting the immense loss and destruction suffered by this important historical site.
Looking at this image now, it serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of our past and the importance of preserving our cultural heritage. It's a snapshot frozen in time, capturing a moment before tragedy struck and forever changed the landscape of San Gimignano.
As we gaze upon this print from Rights Managed, we are transported back to a different era - one filled with charm, history, and beauty. Let us remember the town of San Gimignano not for its destruction but for its enduring spirit and resilience throughout history.
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