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Canvas Print : La Suppression de L'Industrie Francaise; la destruction au Marteau des metiers du tissage... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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La Suppression de L'Industrie Francaise; la destruction au Marteau des metiers du tissage... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La Suppression de L'Industrie Francaise; la destruction au Marteau des metiers du tissage cattelain, a Boussieres, en juin 1917, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Media ID 36345075
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Destroyed Destruction Hammer Hammers Machine Machinery Occupied Territory Territory Textile Industry Textile Mill Tools Weaving Machine Armed Services Smashed Weaving Shed
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled 'La Suppression de L'Industrie Francaise; la destruction au Marteau des metiers du tissage... 1917' by an unknown artist, depicts a poignant moment in French history. Witness the destruction of textile industries in Boussieres during June 1917, as seen through the lens of a bygone era. Our high-quality canvas prints faithfully reproduce the intricate details and rich colors of this Heritage Images photograph, ensuring a stunning addition to your home or office décor. Experience the past like never before with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
La Suppression de L'Industrie Francaise; la destruction au Marteau des metiers du tissage (The Suppression of the French Industry: The Destruction of Weaving Looms by Hammer, Boussieres, June 1917) is a poignant and powerful lithograph depicting the aftermath of the German occupation of France during World War I. The image, created in 1917, is from the album "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph shows a group of soldiers, likely German, standing over a destroyed textile mill in the town of Boussieres. The weaving sheds have been reduced to rubble, and the once-proud machinery lies smashed and broken. In the foreground, a man, possibly a local worker, looks on in despair as a soldier wields a hammer, symbolizing the ruthless destruction of the French textile industry. The textile industry was a significant sector of the French economy, and its destruction was a strategic move by the Germans to weaken the French war effort. The image serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilians and their livelihoods. The use of the hammer as a tool of destruction also symbolizes the brutal and violent nature of warfare during this period. The exact creator of this lithograph is unknown, adding to its historical intrigue. The image is a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve the raw emotions and realities of history. It is a haunting reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the lasting impact it had on the people of France and beyond.
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