Premium Framed Print : Aerial view near Messines, West Flanders, Belgium, WW1
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Aerial view near Messines, West Flanders, Belgium, WW1
Aerial view of a shelled area east of Messines, a front line area near Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium, on 9 May 1918. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14415181
© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.4cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph, taken on May 9, 1918, depicts the devastating impact of war in the eastern outskirts of Messines, a front line area near Ypres in West Flanders, Belgium. The image was captured during the First World War by the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), a military aviation branch of the British Army. The photograph reveals a barren and desolate landscape, with the remnants of roads and buildings scattered amidst the destroyed fields. The rural countryside, once lush and green, lies in ruins, a testament to the destructive power of artillery shells. The roads, now reduced to mere traces, are barely visible, leading to what was once a thriving community. The RFC conducted regular aerial reconnaissance missions over the Western Front to gather intelligence on enemy positions, movements, and fortifications. The use of airplanes for military observation proved to be a game-changer in the war, providing valuable insights that helped inform strategic decisions and tactical planning. This photograph offers a unique perspective on the realities of war, revealing the devastating consequences of the conflict on the land and people of Belgium. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring impact of conflict on communities and landscapes.
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