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Poster Print : Life in the trenches in Champagne; In the wires of an adjoining trench... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Life in the trenches in Champagne; In the wires of an adjoining trench... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Life in the trenches in Champagne; In the wires of an adjoining trench, a fallen German during a surprise attack, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Media ID 36366489
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Bomb Damage Champagne Champagne Ardenne France Corpse Dead Debris Lalbum De La Guerre Life Lillustration Nivelle Offensive Rubble Second Battle Of The Aisne Surprise Attack Trench Trench Warfare Trenches Western Front
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints and experience the raw realities of the Western Front during World War I. This powerful image, captured in 1917, depicts the harsh conditions of trench warfare in Champagne. In the foreground, soldiers from an adjoining trench watch as a fallen German soldier lies in the wires, a tragic reminder of the unexpected and violent nature of the battlefield. This historic photograph, sourced from L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2 of L'Illustration, Paris, 1924, is a poignant and evocative addition to any history or military-themed collection. Unknown creator adds to the mystery and intrigue of this haunting image.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.9cm x 59.4cm (14.1" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of trench warfare during the First World War, specifically in the Champagne region of France during the Nivelle Offensive in 1917. In the foreground, the wires of an adjoining trench stretch out into the distance, providing a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction in the background. The fallen German soldier, dressed in his military uniform, lies lifeless among the debris and rubble of what was once a battlefield. The Second Battle of the Aisne, also known as the Nivelle Offensive, was a major French military operation aimed at breaking through the German lines and turning the tide of the war. However, the offensive resulted in heavy casualties for both sides and failed to achieve its objectives. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the devastation it leaves in its wake. The photograph is from the album "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924.
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