Framed Print : Firing a Howitzer, Western Front, WW1
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Firing a Howitzer, Western Front, WW1
British gunners firing a Howitzer on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
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Media ID 14119286
© Imperial War Museum/Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans
Artillery Camouflage Cannon Firing Gunner Gunners Guns Heavy Howitzer Weapons
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the powerful image of "Firing a Howitzer, Western Front, WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph captures the intensity and determination of British gunners during the First World War as they prepare to fire a Howitzer cannon on the Western Front between 1914 and 1918. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and enhance the image's rich details and authentic historical value. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this impressive and thought-provoking addition to your decor.
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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
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 intensity and danger of the Western Front during the First World War. British gunners, dressed in heavy coats and woolen hats, focus intently on their task as they prepare to fire a Howitzer artillery piece. The gun, a large and complex piece of military engineering, is camouflaged with earth and foliage to blend in with the surrounding landscape and avoid detection by enemy forces. The year is 1914-1918, and the Great War rages on. The gunners, a part of the British Army, are positioned in a muddy trench, their faces set with determination and resolve. Smoke rises from the barrel of the gun as the charge is ignited, and the men brace themselves for the recoil. The ground shakes beneath their feet as the heavy weapon fires, sending a shell arcing towards its target. The scene is one of wartime history, a moment frozen in time that speaks to the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought on the Western Front. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, as well as the incredible technological advancements that shaped the conflict. The gunners' faces are etched with the weight of their responsibility, their expressions a testament to the physical and emotional toll of combat. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of the armed forces during the First World War, and a testament to the enduring power of historical documentation.
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