Poster Print : Monument to French spy Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies
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Monument to French spy Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies
Monument to Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies (1880-1918) in Lille - French spy (WWI) who worked for the British under the pseudonym of Alice Dubois. Caught by the Germans in 1915 - she died in 1918 after being sentenced to a life of forced labour. Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 11576349
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Alias Alice Captured Covert Dubois Germans Henriette Heroic Heroine Lille Louise Marie Operations Pseudonym Spying
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Monument to Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the monument dedicated to the brave French spy, who went by the alias Alice Dubois during World War I. Known for her invaluable contributions to the British intelligence, Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies is a significant figure in the annals of wartime history. Bring this inspiring tribute to your walls and be reminded of the courage and resilience of those who risked their lives for the greater good. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your space with this exquisite poster print.
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 37.6cm x 59.4cm (14.8" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Monument to Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies, a brave and enigmatic figure of World War I history. Louise, born in Lille, France in 1880, lived an extraordinary life that was far removed from the ordinary. She became a British spy under the pseudonym of Alice Dubois, carrying out covert operations against the Germans during the First World War. Her heroic actions were a testament to her courage and determination, but they also came with great risk. In 1915, Louise was caught by the Germans and sentenced to a life of forced labor. Despite the harsh conditions, her spirit remained unbroken. She continued to work for the British, passing on vital information through secret messages and coded communications. Tragically, Louise died in 1918, just as the war was coming to an end. The monument in her honor, erected in Lille circa 1920, stands as a tribute to her heroic actions and enduring legacy. The statue depicts Louise in military uniform, holding a flag bearing the Union Jack and the Tricolor. The inscription on the base reads, "To the memory of Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies, alias Alice Dubois, heroine of the Great War." Louise's story is a reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the indomitable human spirit that refuses to be broken. Her courage and determination continue to inspire us today, and the Monument to Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies stands as a testament to her enduring legacy.
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