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Destruction of Rouen WWII
Conflageration of Rouen evident as houses are destroyed by incendiary projectiles. Date: 23 July 1940
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Media ID 23034220
© Mary Evans/Robert Hunt Collection
Destroyed Destruction Incendiary Projectiles Rouen Second
18"x14" Modern Frame
Experience the powerful history of the past with our Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring the iconic "Destruction of Rouen WWII" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image, captured on July 23, 1940, during the bombing of Rouen, France, depicts the conflagration of the city as houses are engulfed in flames from incendiary projectiles. Each print is meticulously framed in high-quality materials, preserving the intricate details and vibrant colors of this poignant and historic moment. Bring this piece of World War II history into your home or office and start a conversation about the past.
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 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the devastating aftermath of the bombing of Rouen, France during World War II on 23 July 1940. The image, titled "Conflagration of Rouen," bears witness to the destruction wrought by incendiary projectiles that reduced entire city blocks to ashes. The once-proud buildings, now engulfed in flames, stand as a haunting testament to the destructive power of war. The Second World War, which began in 1939, brought widespread devastation to Europe, and Rouen was no exception. German forces, under the command of Adolf Hitler, launched a series of air raids on the city in the early summer of 1940. The photograph captures the intensity of the destruction, with smoke billowing from the ruins of houses and buildings, and the charred remains of trees and other debris scattered across the scene. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the devastating impact it can have on communities and their built environment. It also serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of those who lived through such horrors and rebuilt their lives and their cities in the aftermath. The photograph is a valuable historical document, capturing a moment in time that is both tragic and significant in the annals of world history. It is a testament to the power of photography to capture and preserve the past, and to remind us of the lessons that history can teach us about the importance of peace and the human spirit.
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