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La Mitrailleuse
A painting with use of angular lines to depict a tightly packed void with three soldiers, one of them almost fused to a heavy machine gun. Date: 1915
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Angular Christopher Depict Heavy Lines Nevinson Packed Tightly Wynne Fused Mitrailleuse Void Volume
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating 'La Mitrailleuse' Framed Print from the March of the Women Collection by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative artwork, created in 1915, masterfully depicts the intensity and chaos of the battlefield with angular lines and a tightly packed composition. Three soldiers are skillfully rendered, one almost fused to the heavy machine gun, capturing the raw power and determination of war. Bring this powerful piece of history into your home or office and add a striking visual statement to your space.
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 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
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.
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La Mitrailleuse," a powerful and evocative painting by British artist Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, dates back to 1915. This masterpiece, which is now part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the raw intensity and chaos of the First World War through its bold use of angular lines and stark contrasts. At the heart of the painting is a tightly packed void, where three soldiers are huddled together, their forms almost melding into the machine gun they are manning. The heavy, menacing weapon, with its bulging magazine and ominous volume, dominates the scene, its presence a constant threat. The soldiers' faces are etched with concentration and determination, their bodies tense with the effort of holding their ground against an unseen enemy. The use of angular lines in "La Mitrailleuse" adds to the sense of dynamism and movement, as if the scene is on the brink of erupting into action. The painting's colour palette is muted and earthy, reflecting the grim realities of war and the desolate landscape that surrounds the soldiers. The title of the painting, "La Mitrailleuse," refers to the French term for a heavy machine gun. This painting was created in June 1916, a time when the horrors of trench warfare were becoming all too familiar to soldiers on both sides of the conflict. "La Mitrailleuse" is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men and the inescapable reality of war. Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson's "La Mitrailleuse" is a powerful and enduring image of the First World War, one that continues to resonate with audiences today. Its raw energy and unflinching portrayal of the human condition in the face of war make it a must-see for anyone interested in the history of this pivotal period in world history.
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