Premium Framed Print : A blackbird of the Marne, France, and a soldier
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A blackbird of the Marne, France, and a soldier
A blackbird of the Marne, France, makes friends with a soldier.
WW1
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Media ID 14387693
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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 18.6cm x 24.4cm (7.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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
Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the Western Front during World War I, a rare moment of peace and tranquility unfolds in this poignant image. In the midst of the Marne River in France, a blackbird perches on the helmet of a weary soldier, its vibrant feathers in stark contrast to the soldier's mud-splattered uniform. The soldier, with a gentle smile playing on his lips, reaches out a hand to stroke the bird's back, momentarily forgetting the horrors of war that surround him. The year was 1919, and the First World War had finally come to an end. The world was beginning to pick up the pieces and heal from the devastating conflict that had claimed millions of lives. This simple moment between man and nature served as a reminder of the beauty and resilience that could be found even in the darkest of times. The blackbird, a symbol of hope and renewal, had chosen to make the acquaintance of this soldier, offering him a brief respite from the horrors of war. The soldier, in turn, found solace in the presence of this gentle creature, a reminder that even in the midst of chaos, there was still a world worth fighting for. This evocative photograph, taken by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd, captures the essence of the human spirit and the power of nature to heal and inspire. It is a testament to the enduring bond between man and nature, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope to be found.
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