Canvas Print : French church bell used as gas warning alarm, 1917, WW1
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French church bell used as gas warning alarm, 1917, WW1
The church bell of a destroyed village church in the Upper Marne, France, in use by the French for warning the neighbourhood, and the trenches, of impending poison gas attacks in 1917. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14159320
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Alarm Bell Bells Poison Warning
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "French Church Bell Used as Gas Warning Alarm, 1917, WW1." This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a poignant moment in history. The destroyed village church in the Upper Marne, France, became a vital symbol of survival during World War I. The church bell, once a call to prayer, now served as a warning alarm against the impending threat of poison gas attacks. This powerful and historic image is now available as a canvas print, bringing history into your home with its authentic texture and vibrant colors. Add this moving piece to your collection and honor the stories of the past.
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.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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
In the chaotic and harrowing landscape of the Western Front during World War I, the once tranquil and sacred space of a village church in the Upper Marne region of France was transformed into a vital outpost for survival. In this poignant image from 1917, the remnants of a destroyed church bell are seen in use as a gas warning alarm. With the introduction of poison gas into the battlefield, the threat of chemical attacks loomed large over the soldiers and civilians alike. The haunting toll of the church bell served as an urgent and desperate call to action, alerting the nearby neighborhood and the trenches of the impending danger. The First World War marked a significant departure from traditional warfare, with the employment of new and terrifying weapons that indiscriminately targeted both soldiers and civilians. Poison gas, in particular, was a cruel and devastating addition to the battlefield, leaving a lasting impact on the soldiers who experienced its effects. The use of the church bell as a warning system was a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people in the face of such horrors. This powerful and evocative image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured during the Great War, and the innovative ways in which communities came together to protect one another in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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