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Foreshore at Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia, WW1
View of the foreshore at Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), with people, boats and animals, during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918
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Amara Donkey Foreshore Iraq Mesopotamia Mule War Time Ww 1
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich history of the First World War with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the captivating image "Foreshore at Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia, WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph takes you back in time to the banks of the Tigris River in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), circa 1915-1918. Witness the hustle and bustle of daily life on the foreshore as people, boats, and animals go about their business amidst the backdrop of a major historical conflict. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and transport yourself to another era with our high-quality poster prints.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 captures the scene at the foreshore of Kut Al Amara, Mesopotamia, during the First World War. The view, circa 1915-1918, showcases the bustling activity along the Middle Eastern coastline, which was a vital transportation hub during the conflict. In the foreground, a donkey and mule are tethered to a palm tree, patiently waiting for their loads to be unloaded from a small boat. The boats, filled with supplies and troops, are anchored in the shallow water, their sails furled and oars stowed. Soldiers and local inhabitants can be seen working together to transport goods and supplies from the boats to the shore. The vast expanse of water stretches out to the horizon, dotted with the masts of larger ships in the distance. The rugged, rocky foreshore provides a stark contrast to the lush, green palm trees and vegetation that line the shore. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, creating a sense of tranquility amidst the chaos of war. Kut Al Amara, located in modern-day Iraq, was a key strategic point during the First World War, as it controlled access to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The area was the site of a major siege in 1916, during which the British forces were besieged by the Ottoman army for several months. Despite the hardships and challenges of the war, the scene depicted in this photograph demonstrates the resilience and resourcefulness of those who lived and worked along the Mesopotamian coast during this tumultuous time in history.
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