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Workers Defence Force
German Workers Defence Force probably in Munich, Germany in 1921
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Media ID 4433775
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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 17.3cm (9.6" x 6.8")
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 moment as members of the Workers' Defense Force, also known as the "Rote Schutzwehr" or Red Guard, take a break from their military training in Munich, Germany during the early 1920s. The Workers' Defense Force was established in the aftermath of the German Revolution in 1918 and the subsequent chaos that followed, with the aim of protecting workers and their communities from right-wing paramilitary groups and other threats. The image shows a group of soldiers, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, gathered around a table in a dimly lit room. Their stern expressions and serious demeanor convey a sense of purpose and determination. The room is adorned with various military paraphernalia, including weapons and flags, adding to the atmosphere of military discipline and preparedness. The historical context of this photograph is significant, as it captures the tumultuous political climate of post-World War I Germany. The country was in a state of turmoil, with various political factions vying for power and the economy in shambles. The establishment of the Workers' Defense Force was a response to the perceived need for working-class self-defense against right-wing paramilitary groups and other threats. Despite their noble intentions, the Workers' Defense Force would ultimately be disbanded in 1923, following the failed Munich Soviet Republic uprising. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of this pivotal moment in German history, and the sacrifices made by ordinary people in their quest for security and stability in the aftermath of war.
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