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Henry Williamson in a cemetery somewhere in France
Photograph of Henry Williamson in a cemetery somewhere in France, on his honeymoon in 1925.. Photograph
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Media ID 14150514
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Cemetery Honeymoon Photograph Topographical Williamson 1925
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the evocative Henry Williamson Poster Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home or office décor. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the renowned English author and naturalist, Henry Williamson, in a poignant moment amidst the tranquility of a cemetery in France during his honeymoon in 1925. The black-and-white photograph transports you to a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder. Bring the history and charm of this enigmatic figure into your space with this beautifully printed poster, a unique and thoughtful choice for literature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.
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 40.4cm x 59.4cm (15.9" 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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In this evocative photograph, taken in 1925, the renowned English author Henry Williamson (1895-1977) is seen standing amongst the headstones of a cemetery in France. The image captures Williamson in deep reflection, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon as he pays his respects to the fallen soldiers of the First World War. Williamson, a decorated veteran of the war himself, had returned to the battlefields of France on his honeymoon with his new wife, Elise. The couple had married just a few months prior, and this poignant visit to the cemetery was a significant moment in their new life together. The backdrop of the photograph is the rolling hills of northern France, a landscape that had been forever changed by the devastating conflict. The haunting beauty of the cemetery, with its rows of crosses and headstones, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the war. Williamson, who is best known for his literary works on the natural world and the English countryside, was also a prolific writer on the military history of the First World War. His most famous work, "Tarka the Otter," was published in 1927, just two years after this photograph was taken. However, it was his later novels, such as "Salar the Salmon" and "Flax of Sunset," that explored the human cost of the war and its impact on the soldiers who survived. This photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and multifaceted life of Henry Williamson, a man who was deeply connected to the natural world, but also deeply affected by the horrors of war. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the First World War, and the enduring impact that their experiences had on those who lived through it.
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