Poster Print : A German trap
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A German trap
An illustration by John de Bryan showing German soldiers firing upon a British motor after it has come upon broken wine bottle glass laid in the road by the Germans during World War I
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Bottle Broken Bryan Firing Germans Laid Trap Wine
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of historic poster prints. This evocative illustration, titled "A German Trap," depicts a harrowing moment during World War I. German soldiers are seen firing upon a British motor car, which has unwittingly driven over a roadblock made of broken wine bottles, left as a deadly trap by the enemy. This striking image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and created by the talented John de Bryan, adds an authentic touch of history to any space. Bring the past to life with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for museums, schools, offices, or personal collections."
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 42cm x 53.4cm (16.5" x 21")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative illustration by John de Bryan, titled "The German Trap," depicts a pivotal moment during the early days of World War I in October 1914. The scene unfolds on a quiet European road, where a British motor, its engine purring with the promise of progress, has unwittingly driven into a deadly trap set by German soldiers. The road is strewn with broken wine bottles, their shards glinting menacingly in the autumn sunlight. As the British motorist and his passengers remain blissfully unaware of the danger ahead, the German soldiers, hidden in the shadows, prepare to strike. With rifles at the ready, they take aim, their faces set with determination and a hint of malice. The motor, now trapped and immobilized by the glass, is a symbol of the unexpected perils that lay in wait for the Allied forces during this brutal conflict. This historical illustration, published in the Illustrated London News on December 7, 1914, offers a chilling reminder of the ingenious tactics employed by both sides during the Great War. The use of such simple yet effective improvised traps was a common tactic employed by the Germans, who sought to disrupt the British supply lines and slow their advance. The image, with its intricate details and vivid colors, transports us back to a time when the outcome of the war hung in the balance, and the world held its breath in anticipation. John de Bryan's masterful illustration is a testament to the power of art to capture the essence of history and bring it to life in a way that words alone cannot. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the First World War and the importance of understanding the past to inform the present.
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