Framed Print : French Infantry and damaged wagon, Curlu
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French Infantry and damaged wagon, Curlu
Two vignettes - one of French Infantry on the road to Hem (Somme), and the other is a damaged wagon at Curlu. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)
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Media ID 14154321
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1874 Bellecour Berne Damaged Infantry Jacques Print Somme Topographical Vignettes Wagon
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "French Infantry and Damaged Wagon, Curlu" by Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour. This evocative piece of historical artwork transports you back in time with two captivating vignettes. The first scene showcases the resilience and determination of French infantry soldiers as they march along the road to Hem during the tumultuous events of the Somme. The second vignette, set at Curlu, poignantly depicts the aftermath of battle with a damaged wagon, a poignant reminder of the hardships and sacrifices endured during this period. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality framed prints. Each print is carefully crafted with attention to detail, ensuring a stunning final product that will captivate and inspire. This exclusive artwork is sourced from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online and is available as a rights-managed print, ensuring the authenticity and provenance of your investment. Add a touch of history and character to your space with our "French Infantry and Damaged Wagon, Curlu" Framed Print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). 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 19.1cm x 24.4cm (7.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures two poignant moments from the Western Front during World War I. In the first vignette, a group of French infantrymen are seen marching along the road to Hem, in the Somme region of France. Their determined expressions and weary postures convey the hardships and sacrifices endured by soldiers during the prolonged conflict. The rolling hills and dense foliage in the background serve as a stark reminder of the rugged terrain that both sides fought over. In the second vignette, a damaged wagon lies abandoned at Curlu, its wheels shattered and its cargo spilled out onto the muddy ground. The desolation and destruction wrought by the war are palpable in this image, with the empty, barren landscape surrounding the wreckage. The contrast between the vibrant, uniformed soldiers in the first scene and the lifeless, broken-down wagon in the second underscores the harsh realities of war and the toll it took on both the human spirit and the physical world. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939) was a renowned French topographical artist who documented the events of World War I through his detailed and poignant prints. His work offers a unique perspective on the war, providing a visual record of the people, places, and events that shaped this pivotal period in history. This print, in particular, offers a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the indelible mark it left on the landscape of the Western Front.
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