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Mounted Print : Soissons; Les ruines de Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, a Soissons, 1915. Creator: Francois Flameng
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Soissons; Les ruines de Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, a Soissons, 1915. Creator: Francois Flameng
Soissons; Les ruines de Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, a Soissons, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Abbey Artillery Bombardment Church Tower Damage Damaged Destroyed Destruction Flameng Francois Francois Flameng Shelling Soissons Aisne Picardy France Spires Western Front Battlefield
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with our exquisite mounted photo from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Saint-Jean-des-Vignes in Soissons, France, captured by renowned photographer Francois Flameng in 1915. This evocative image is taken from the historic album "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926. Our high-quality mounted print brings the past to life, allowing you to relive history in your home or office. Perfect for those who appreciate art, history, or simply beautiful photography.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.1cm x 20.3cm (5.2" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
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Soissons - Ruines de Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, a Soissons, 1915
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a poignant and evocative photograph by renowned French artist Francois Flameng, capturing the devastating impact of the First World War on the historic town of Soissons in Picardy, France. The image is taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926. The photograph portrays the ruins of the Church of Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, a once magnificent edifice of Christianity, reduced to a shadow of its former glory. The church, with its distinctive spires and ornate facade, now lies in ruins, a testament to the destructive power of war. The remnants of the church tower stand tall against the sky, its once proud spires now disfigured and damaged by the relentless bombardment of artillery shells. The scene is one of desolation and destruction, with the surrounding landscape bearing the scars of the battlefield. The once vibrant colors of the church and its surroundings have been replaced by the monochromatic tones of war. The image conveys a sense of loss and sadness, as well as a profound sense of the transience of human creations in the face of the inexorable march of history. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of the First World War on the Western Front, and the destruction wrought upon the towns and cities of France and Belgium. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, and the importance of preserving the past for future generations. Francois Flameng's masterful composition and use of light and shadow add to the emotional impact of the image, making it a timeless and powerful work of art.
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