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Fine Art Print : An action at Bucquoy, Western Front 1918
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An action at Bucquoy, Western Front 1918
The Great Battle on the Western Front: open warfare - an action at Bucquoy, a village on the Arras-Albert road. Stand by British infantry at Bucquoy: a thin khaki line pouring rifle and machine-gun fire into on-rushing German hordes seen advancing from Longast Wood in the right background towards the Nissen huts and bayonet practice gallows on the left. In the distance are the ruins of Ablainzeville. British infantry in the foreground. British artillery officer in the right foreground behind a rampart of ammunition boxes, giving orders to the signaller to transmit to the battery behind. Two German sausage-balloons in the air over Longast Wood. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14307114
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Action Advancing Arras Artillery Bayonet Behind Gallows Huts Infantry Khaki Nissen Practice Rampart Stand Thin Warfare Albert Hordes
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw emotion and intensity of history with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "An action at Bucquoy, Western Front 1918," taken from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of the Great Battle on the Western Front. Witness open warfare as British infantry stand their ground amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the battlefield. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversations with its powerful depiction of a pivotal moment in World War I.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Bucquoy during the First World War's Western Front. Dated 1918, the image portrays an "action" or engagement between British and German forces near the village of Bucquoy, situated on the Arras-Albert road. The thin, determined line of British infantry in khaki uniforms are seen pouring rifle and machine-gun fire into the advancing German hordes, who charge from Longast Wood in the right background. In the foreground, a British artillery officer, clad in uniform and wearing a peaked cap, gives orders to a signaller to transmit messages to the battery behind. The scene is set against the backdrop of the devastated ruins of Ablainzeville in the distance. Two German sausage-balloons can be seen hovering over Longast Wood, providing observation and reconnaissance for the enemy. The open warfare at Bucquoy was a pivotal moment in the Great Battle on the Western Front, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery and resilience of soldiers during this tumultuous period in history.
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