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Mounted 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
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with our stunning mounted photo from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a captivating image of Rouen, France during World War I. This evocative photograph showcases the British Post Office in the background, a testament to the resilience and connection of communication during wartime. The image is further enhanced by the presence of the Statue of Francois-Adrien Boieldieu, a renowned French composer whose music brought comfort and inspiration to soldiers and civilians alike. This rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online adds a unique historical touch to any space, transporting you to a bygone era.
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 20.3cm x 13.2cm (8" x 5.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 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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