Fine Art Print : Working parties in a mine
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Working parties in a mine
Photograph: Working parties in a mine. From an album of 76 official photographs, 1916-1917. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Tunnelling and mining operations were used to attack enemy positions by tunnelling underneath them and then destroying them with explosive mines. Much of the tunnelling was done by special Royal Engineers units formed from Welsh and Durham miners. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14403667
© The National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library
Associated Attack Enemy Mine Mining Official Operations Parties Photograph Positions Tunnelling Underneath
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative image of Working parties in a mine from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to 1916-1917, this Rights Managed photograph offers a poignant glimpse into history, associated with the World War One era. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials and printing techniques, ensuring a stunning and vibrant representation of this powerful image. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this beautiful Fine Art Print.
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 37.2cm (20" x 14.6")
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
This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of working parties in a mine during World War One. Dated 1917, this image is taken from an album of 76 official photographs, documenting the pivotal role of tunnelling and mining operations in the conflict. The First World War saw the employment of special Royal Engineer units, comprised primarily of Welsh and Durham miners, to execute these clandestine missions. The photograph reveals a group of soldiers, huddled around the dimly lit mine shaft, their faces illuminated by the flickering light of a lantern. They are intensely focused on their work, drilling and placing charges in the mine's tunnel walls. The damp, cramped conditions are palpable, with water droplets clinging to the walls and the air thick with the scent of damp earth and gunpowder. The objective of these working parties was to tunnel underneath enemy positions and then destroy them with explosive mines. The use of tunnelling and mining operations was a strategic and daring tactic employed during the war, with the potential to turn the tide in favor of the Allied forces. The risks were immense, with the constant threat of discovery and the ever-present danger of premature explosions. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the soldiers involved in these clandestine operations, who played a crucial role in the outcome of the First World War.
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