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Canine Devotion in War Time, WW1 dog guarding home
A dog still seeking to defend its former home during the entry of the Germans into Vailly, a small town lying on the Aisne. Despite the absence of his owners and the wreckage around the dog still howled and kept watch over the few pieces of remaining furniture. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14205704
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Aisne Barking Canine Defend Defending Devastated Devotion Entry Germans Guard Guarding Howling Invasion Matania Wreckage
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 17.6cm x 24.4cm (6.9" 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
Canine Devotion in War Time: A Dog's Unwavering Loyalty Amidst the Ruins of War-Torn Vailly, 1915 Amidst the chaos and destruction of the First World War, the unyielding bond between man and man's best friend was put to the ultimate test. In this poignant image captured in 1915, a brave canine stands guard over the remnants of its former home in the small town of Vailly, situated on the Aisne river in France. The German invasion had left the town in ruins, but the loyal dog remained, howling and barking in defense of what was once its cherished domain. The devastation of war had forced the departure of the dog's owners, leaving the animal alone in the midst of the destruction. Yet, despite the absence of its human companions, the dog's instincts and devotion remained unshaken. The once comfortable home, now reduced to a pile of rubble, held no comfort for the dog, but it continued to guard it with unwavering loyalty. The image, titled "Canine Devotion in War Time," was captured by renowned illustrator, Phil May, and published in the popular British magazine, The Sphere. The powerful image served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War, not just by the soldiers on the front lines, but also by the innocent animals left behind in the devastated towns and villages of the Western Front. As the world marked the centenary of the First World War, this image of a dog's unwavering loyalty and devotion to its home served as a reminder of the enduring bond between man and animal, even in the darkest of times. The dog's watchful eyes and protective stance spoke volumes about the unbreakable bond between man and his faithful companion, a bond that transcended the ravages of war.
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