Fine Art Print : British gunners in action, Western Front, WW1
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British gunners in action, Western Front, WW1
British gunners in action during the German offensive on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14134780
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Action Artillery Battlefield Gunners Loading Offensive Shell Shelling Shells Weapons
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the trenches of the Western Front during World War One. Witness the determination and courage of British gunners as they bravely defend against the German offensive, circa 1916. Each print is meticulously reproduced, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversation with this powerful and poignant reminder of our past.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and destruction of the Western Front during World War One, British gunners remain focused and determined as they prepare to return fire during a German offensive in 1916. The date is circa 1916, and the scene unfolds in the muddy, trenched battlefield of France. The British soldiers, dressed in heavy coats and woolen hats, are seen loading and aiming their large artillery guns, ready to unleash a barrage of shells towards the enemy lines. The air is thick with the acrid smell of gunpowder and the deafening roar of exploding shells. The British gunners, a part of the vast and formidable British Expeditionary Force, were a crucial component of the Allied forces during the war. Their role was to provide covering fire for infantry advances and to decimate enemy positions. The artillery pieces, some towering and complex, were the backbone of the British military strategy. The German offensive, a part of the larger Battle of Verdun, was a fierce and bloody engagement that lasted from February to December 1916. The battle saw some of the heaviest fighting of the war, with both sides suffering immense losses. The British gunners, like their comrades in arms, faced the horrors of war with unwavering courage and resilience. This powerful image, taken during the heat of battle, captures the raw intensity and determination of the British gunners as they defend their positions against the relentless German onslaught. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the British Army during the Great War.
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