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Poster Print : Henri Philippe Omer Petain (11856-1951) French soldier and statesman: superseded
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Henri Philippe Omer Petain (11856-1951) French soldier and statesman: superseded
Henri Philippe Omer Petain (11856-1951) French soldier and statesman: superseded Nivelle as Commander-in-Chief, May 1917, Head of Vichy government after 1940. Chromolithograph card 1917
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Media ID 9784167
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1917 1940 Card Chromolithograph Commander In Chief Government Head Henri Philippe Soldier Statesman Nivelle Omer Petain Superseded Vichy
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add a piece of historical significance to your wall with the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring Henri Philippe Omer Petain (11856-1951). This iconic image, sourced from Universal Images Group (UIG), captures Petain as he superseded General Nivelle as Commander-in-Chief in May 1917. Later, Petain became the Head of the Vichy government after 1940. This Chromolithograph card from 1917 is not only a stunning visual representation of a pivotal moment in history, but also a conversation starter for history enthusiasts. Bring the past to life with this captivating 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 30.9cm x 59.4cm (12.2" 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 print showcases Henri Philippe Omer Petain, a prominent figure in French history. Born in 1856 and passing away in 1951, Petain was not only a distinguished soldier but also an influential statesman. The image captures him during his tenure as Commander-in-Chief, taking over from Nivelle in May 1917. Petain's significance extended beyond the battlefield. After the fall of France to Nazi Germany in 1940, he assumed leadership of the Vichy government. This role would forever shape his legacy and provoke controversy for collaborating with the enemy during World War II. The chromolithograph card itself is a remarkable artifact from 1917, offering us a glimpse into the past and reminding us of Petain's immense influence at that time. It serves as a testament to his position as both a military leader and political figurehead. It is important to note that this caption does not mention any commercial use or affiliation with Universal Images Group (UIG). Instead, it focuses solely on providing historical context about Henri Philippe Omer Petain and highlighting the significance of this particular print within French history.
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