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WW1 - Chateau Caulaincourt destroyed - Passage over Somme
WW1 - Chateau Caulaincourt destroyed (by dynamite by the retreating German forces) - Passage over Somme cleared by British Army. Date: 1917
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Chateau Clearing Destroyed Destruction Devastation Dynamite Pass Passage Rubble Sep18 Somme Blown Up Caulaincourt
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 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the destruction of Chateau Caulaincourt during the First World War. Located on the banks of the River Somme in France, the chateau had stood for centuries as a symbol of history and grandeur. But in September 1917, as the tide of the war began to turn against them, the retreating German forces saw fit to destroy the castle with dynamite. The image shows the ruins of the chateau, reduced to a pile of rubble and debris. The river, once a tranquil body of water, now flows fiercely through the scene, its current swirling around the remnants of the once-magnificent building. The passage over the Somme, which had been a strategic point for both sides during the war, is now cleared of debris and ready for use by the British Army. The devastation wrought by the war is palpable in this photograph. The destruction of Chateau Caulaincourt was just one of many such incidents during the conflict, as both sides sought to gain the upper hand. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on the natural and built environment. The date of the photograph is September 18, 1917. The image is a poignant testament to the destructive power of war and the resilience of those who survived it. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by generations past and a call to remember the importance of peace and preservation for future generations.
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