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WW1 inkwell, French soldier with Hotchkiss machine gun
WW1 inkwell of a French soldier with a Hotchkiss machine gun, engraved Souvenir de Reims. Trench Art
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Media ID 14149235
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Craft Engraved Gunner Hotchkiss Inkwell Manning Metalwork Reims Rheims Souvenir Trench Weapons
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing image of a WW1 inkwell. This unique collectible item showcases a French soldier, skillfully engraved with intricate details, holding a Hotchkiss machine gun. The Souvenir de Reims inkwell, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the First World War. Add this captivating print to your home or office decor, and let the story of the past unfold before your eyes.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51cm x 42cm (20.1" 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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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and determination of a French soldier during the First World War, as he manfully operates a Hotchkiss machine gun at the front lines. The soldier's focused gaze and steady hand belie the chaos and danger surrounding him in the trenches of Reims. In the foreground, an intricately engraved inkwell sits atop a makeshift wooden table, serving as a poignant reminder of the quieter, more mundane aspects of soldiering in the midst of the larger-than-life battlefield. The Hotchkiss machine gun, a key weapon in the French army's arsenal during the war, is a formidable sight, its barrels belching smoke and fire as it rakes the enemy lines. The soldier's hands, calloused and weathered from months of trench warfare, deftly manipulate the gun's controls, ensuring a steady stream of deadly fire. The inkwell, a delicate piece of trench art, bears the inscription "Souvenir de Reims," a testament to the soldier's experiences in the city during the war. Trench art, created by soldiers during their downtime, often served as a way to bring a sense of normalcy and beauty to the harsh realities of the battlefield. This haunting image offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in the trenches, where the mundane and the macabre coexisted in a delicate balance. The soldier's unwavering focus on his task, the ominous presence of the machine gun, and the delicate inkwell all serve as a poignant reminder of the human capacity for both destruction and creation, even in the most trying of circumstances.
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