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Framed Print : WW1, Rouen, France, British Post Office and Boieldieu Statue
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WW1, Rouen, France, British Post Office and Boieldieu Statue
WW1, Rouen, France, British Post Office and Statue of Francois-Adrien Boieldieu, French Composer. Date: 1917
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Media ID 18073405
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Boieldieu Composer Julien Mail Office Parcels Postal Rouen Sack Tfelt
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of WW1-era Rouen, France. This captivating photograph showcases the British Post Office and the Statue of Francois-Adrien Boieldieu, a renowned French composer. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed image brings a piece of history into your home. Perfect for history enthusiasts or those looking to add a touch of vintage charm to their decor. Order your Framed Print today and let this beautiful piece tell a story from the past.
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 25.8cm (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 photograph, taken in the historic French city of Rouen during the tumultuous year of 1917, captures the resilience and determination of the British Post Office during World War I. Amidst the chaos and destruction of the ongoing conflict, the postal service continued to function, ensuring that the vital lines of communication remained open between the soldiers at the front and their loved ones back home. The image shows a British postal worker, identified as Julien Tfelt, carefully sorting through sacks of mail in front of the imposing facade of the British Post Office. The ornate building, with its grand columns and intricate details, stands in stark contrast to the rough terrain and makeshift surroundings. In the foreground, the statue of Francois-Adrien Boieldieu, a renowned French composer, adds an unexpected touch of culture and sophistication to the scene. Boieldieu's statue, which can still be found in Rouen's Place du Vieux-Marché, served as a reminder of the shared artistic and historical heritage between the warring nations. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of the wartime communications and postal service, as they worked tirelessly to maintain the morale of the troops and keep the world connected during the darkest days of the First World War.
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