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Jeux Icarius An unusual circus act
No. 28/50. Jeux Icarius. An unusual circus act - a French soldier climbs on the bodies of the Leaders of the Central Powers while Allied soldiers watch. Leon
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Media ID 14153100
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Allied Bodies Circus Climbs Jeux Leaders Leon Powers Print Unusual Watch
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 25.9cm x 39.6cm (10.2" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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 intriguing photograph, titled "Jeux Icarius: An Unusual Circus Act - No. 28/50," captures a remarkable moment during the height of World War I. The image presents a French soldier boldly climbing atop the bodies of the leaders of the Central Powers, with a crowd of Allied soldiers looking on in awe and amusement. The scene unfolds in a theatrical setting, reminiscent of a circus tent, adding an unexpected element to the otherwise grim reality of the war. The Central Powers, consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and their allies, were facing the Allied Powers, led by France and Britain, in a deadly struggle for supremacy. The date and location of this unusual spectacle are unknown, but it is believed to have taken place during the early years of the war, around 1914-1915. The French soldier, identified as Leon, defies gravity and the political tensions of the time, as he nonchalantly ascends the human pyramid formed by the leaders of the Central Powers. The leaders, dressed in their military uniforms, appear surprised and unamused by the audacious display. The Allied soldiers, gathered around the circus-like arena, cheer and clap, their expressions a mix of admiration and relief, as if this momentary distraction from the horrors of war was a welcome respite. This photograph, a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and levity amidst adversity, offers a unique perspective on the history of World War I. The image invites us to ponder the complexities of war and the power of performance to bring people together, even in the most unlikely of circumstances.
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