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Arrival of Bulgarian Peace Envoy, 1918 by Matania
A Belgian peace envoy, having arrived in a car flying a white flag, salutes General Franchet d Espery at the British headquarters at Salonika to negotiate peace terms on 29 September 1918. Date: 1919
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Belgian Bulgaria Bulgarian Envoy Franchet Hands Headquarters Matania Peace Salonika Salute Saluting Shaking 1919
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Arrival of Bulgarian Peace Envoy, 1918" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite piece, rights-managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a historic moment in time as a Belgian peace envoy arrives at British headquarters at Salonika to negotiate peace terms with General Franchet d'Espery on 29 September 1918. The image captures the essence of hope and the end of hostilities, as the envoy salutes the general with a white flag in hand. Bring this fascinating piece of history into your home or office and relive the poignant significance of this pivotal moment in world history.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.9cm (15.6" x 10.2")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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 image captures the poignant moment of the Arrival of the Bulgarian Peace Envoy at the British headquarters in Salonika on September 29, 1918. The Bulgarian envoy, dressed in formal attire and carrying a white flag as a symbol of peace, steps out of a car to salute General Franchet d'Espery, the French commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in Macedonia. The general, in turn, extends his hand in a gesture of goodwill and acceptance of the envoy's peaceful intentions. The First World War was drawing to a close, and the Allied powers were making significant advances against the Central Powers on various fronts. Bulgaria, which had joined the Central Powers in 1915, was facing military defeat and was seeking to negotiate a peace settlement. The Bulgarian peace envoy's arrival marked a crucial turning point in the war, as it signaled Bulgaria's willingness to surrender and end the hostilities. The photograph, taken by the renowned Belgian artist Matania, captures the solemnity and importance of the moment. The use of a white flag as a symbol of peace and the formal attire of the envoy and the general underscore the gravity of the situation. The image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of diplomacy and negotiation in resolving conflicts. The photograph, dated 1919, is a testament to the historical significance of the event and the role that diplomacy played in bringing an end to the First World War. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike during the war and the importance of peace in preserving human dignity and security.
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