Framed Print : Big gun being transported, Western Front, WW1
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Big gun being transported, Western Front, WW1
A big gun being transported by a tractor to the front line on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14135594
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Artillery Cannon Guns Heavy Muddy Tractor Weapons
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "Big Gun in Transit, Western Front, WW1." This powerful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the raw intensity of the First World War. Circa 1916, this rights-managed photograph shows a massive artillery piece being transported to the front lines by a tractor. The determination in the faces of the soldiers and the sheer size of the gun create an unforgettable visual narrative of war and resilience. Bring this poignant piece of history into your home or office and add depth to any space with this beautifully framed print.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the raw power and determination of the Western Front during World War One as a large artillery piece, likely a 155mm gun, is transported towards the front line by a tractor. Circa 1916, the scene is one of mud and muddy roads, with soldiers and troops in the background, their faces etched with the grit and exhaustion of the ongoing conflict. The heavy artillery, a crucial component of trench warfare, was a symbol of military might and a key factor in the stalemate that characterized the Western Front. The image underscores the immense logistical challenges faced by both sides in moving such large weapons to the battlefield, as well as the importance of mechanical innovation in overcoming the harsh conditions of the battlefield. As the tractor laboriously makes its way through the mud, the soldiers and men in the background prepare for the next phase of the war, their gazes fixed on the horizon, their expressions a testament to the unyielding spirit of the soldiers who fought in the Great War.
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