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Sluices of Nieuport (Nieuwpoort), Belgium, WW1
Sluices of Nieuport (Nieuwpoort), Belgium, First World War. Date: 1914-1918
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Media ID 14154389
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Belgian Flood Flooding Floods Nieuport Sluice Nieuwpoort Sluices
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 21.1cm (9.6" x 8.3")
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 evocative photograph captures the Sluices of Nieuport, a historic water defense system located in the Belgian town of Nieuwpoort, during the tumultuous period of the First World War. Dating back to the 15th century, the sluices were essential in protecting the town from the encroaching North Sea. However, during the war, they became a strategic target for both the German and Allied forces. In this image, a group of soldiers, likely Belgian or Allied troops, stand atop the sluices, gazing out at the vast expanse of water before them. The sluices themselves are partially open, allowing the water to flow through and potentially flood the surrounding area as a defensive measure. The men appear focused and determined, their expressions etched with the weariness and tension of wartime. The landscape around them is a stark contrast of tranquility and chaos. The calm waters of the North Sea stretch out to the horizon, dotted with small boats and the occasional ship in the distance. Yet, the serene scene is disrupted by the churning, muddy waters of the flooded land, which surrounds the sluices. The sky above is overcast, reflecting the ominous mood of the time. This photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of the First World War, highlighting the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who defended the town and the importance of the natural defenses that protected it. The Sluices of Nieuport remain a powerful reminder of the town's rich history and its role in the larger narrative of the First World War.
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