Framed Print : German star shell bursting at night, Ploegseert, March 1916

Add to Cart

Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library

German star shell bursting at night, Ploegseert, March 1916

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 32383830

© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Artillery Bursting Shell

18"x14" Modern Frame

Experience the thrill of history with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "German star shell bursting at night, Ploegseert, March 1916" by The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful and evocative photograph brings to life the intensity and drama of the Battlefield of World War I. Each print is meticulously framed and printed on high-quality archival paper, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting display. Perfect for history enthusiasts, military memorabilia collectors, and art lovers alike, this unique piece of history is sure to make a captivating addition to any home or office.

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.

Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative vintage lantern slide depicts a German star shell bursting in the night sky over the battlefields of Ploegseert, Belgium, during the early months of World War I in March 1916. The ethereal glow of the exploding star shell illuminates the darkened landscape, casting an eerie and otherworldly light upon the trenches and no-man's land below. Star shells, also known as parachute flares, were a type of incendiary artillery shell used extensively during the First World War to illuminate the battlefield at night. The German army was particularly known for their use of these flares, which were filled with magnesium powder and designed to burn brightly for several minutes once detonated. The photograph captures the raw power and intensity of the artillery barrage, as well as the stark contrast between the light and dark, safety and danger, order and chaos that defined the Western Front during this period. The image transports us back in time to the Victorian and Edwardian era, a time of great upheaval and transformation, when the world was forever changed by the horrors and realities of modern warfare. The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, from which this lantern slide is taken, is a unique and valuable resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of the First World War and the era in which it took place. This photograph, in particular, offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the night-time realities of trench warfare and the technological innovations that shaped the course of the conflict.

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.