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South African soldiers capturing Delville Wood
An illustration of South African soldiers, assisted by some Highlanders seen in the foreground, marching through Delville Wood, France. The area was captured only after fierce fighting which led, the Illustrated London News noted, to its renaming by the troops as Devils Wood
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Area Assisted Captured Capturing Delville Fierce Foreground Highlanders Marching Noted
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 39.6cm x 23.6cm (15.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 illustration, published in the Illustrated London News on December 9, 1916, depicts South African soldiers, supported by Highlanders in the foreground, making their way through Delville Wood in France. The brutal battle for this area, which began on July 15, 1916, during the larger Battle of the Somme, lasted for 12 days and resulted in heavy casualties for both sides. The fierce fighting earned Delville Wood its new name among the troops, who came to know it as 'Devils Wood.' The South African Brigade, part of the British Expeditionary Force, played a crucial role in the capture of Delville Wood. The illustration captures the determination and resilience of these soldiers as they advance through the dense, tangled undergrowth, with the aid of their Scottish comrades. The woodland, once a peaceful and serene environment, had been transformed into a deadly battleground, with the trees becoming a deadly maze for the soldiers as they tried to navigate their way through. The Battle of Delville Wood was one of the bloodiest and most costly engagements for the South African forces during the First World War. The Illustrated London News noted that the area was 'renowned for its thick undergrowth, and the dense foliage of the trees, which made it almost impossible for the attackers to see their way through.' Despite these challenges, the South African soldiers persevered, and their bravery and tenacity ultimately paid off as they managed to secure a hard-won victory. This historical illustration provides a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the South African soldiers during the First World War and the fierce fighting that took place in Delville Wood.
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