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Framed Print : Les evenements d'orient; A Athenes: les marins francais au Zappeion, avant le guet-apens du 1 decem Creator: Unknown
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Les evenements d'orient; A Athenes: les marins francais au Zappeion, avant le guet-apens du 1 decem Creator: Unknown
Les evenements d'orient; A Athenes: les marins francais au Zappeion, avant le guet-apens du 1 decembre, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Media ID 36361364
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Athens Athens Greece Conflict Guards Lillustration Sailor Sailors Naval Warfare Zappeion
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image 'Les evenements d'orient; A Athenes: les marins francais au Zappeion, avant le guet-apens du 1 decembre' (1916). This stunning photograph, originally published in L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1 by L'Illustration, Paris, transports you to a bygone era with its depiction of French sailors at the Zappeion in Athens, before the December 1st ambush. Add an air of historical charm to your home or office with this beautifully framed, museum-quality print.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled 'Les evenements d'orient; A Athenes: les marins francais au Zappeion, avant le guet-apens du 1 decembre' (Events of the Orient: French Sailors at Zappeion, Before the Ambush of December 1st), was published in the French magazine L'Illustration in 1924, as part of the album 'L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919' (The Album of the War 1914-1919). The image captures a group of French sailors gathered in front of the Zappeion Hall in Athens, Greece, during the First World War. The men, dressed in their naval uniforms, appear alert and focused, with some looking towards the camera while others engage in conversation. The building in the background, Zappeion, a historic structure in Athens, adds a sense of grandeur and importance to the scene. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of French soldiers during the war, away from the battlefields. It also highlights the international scope of the conflict, with French troops stationed in Greece. The title of the photograph refers to the ambush that occurred on December 1, 1916, but the image itself does not depict any violence or danger. Instead, it presents a moment of calm before the storm, a brief respite for these men in a world consumed by war. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human side of war, showcasing the men who fought and the places they occupied during this pivotal time in history. The unknown photographer captured a timeless moment, one that continues to resonate with viewers today, over a century later.
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