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Poster Print : Les evenements d'orient; A Athenes: les marins francais au Zappeion, avant le guet-apens du 1 decem Creator: Unknown
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Les evenements d'orient; A Athenes: les marins francais au Zappeion, avant le guet-apens du 1 decem Creator: Unknown
Les evenements d'orient; A Athenes: les marins francais au Zappeion, avant le guet-apens du 1 decembre, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Athens Athens Greece Conflict Guards Lillustration Sailor Sailors Naval Warfare Zappeion
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of historic poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, 'Les evenements d'orient; A Athenes: les marins francais au Zappeion, avant le guet-apens du 1 decembre' (1916), is taken from the esteemed L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, published by L'Illustration in Paris. Depicting French marines at the Zappeion in Athens before the December 1st ambush, this rare and evocative print showcases a significant moment in history. Bring the rich heritage of the past into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled 'Les evenements d'orient; A Athenes: les marins francais au Zappeion, avant le guet-apens du 1 decembre' (Events of the Orient: French Sailors at Zappeion, Before the Ambush of December 1st), was published in the French magazine L'Illustration in 1924, as part of the album 'L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919' (The Album of the War 1914-1919). The image captures a group of French sailors gathered in front of the Zappeion Hall in Athens, Greece, during the First World War. The men, dressed in their naval uniforms, appear alert and focused, with some looking towards the camera while others engage in conversation. The building in the background, Zappeion, a historic structure in Athens, adds a sense of grandeur and importance to the scene. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of French soldiers during the war, away from the battlefields. It also highlights the international scope of the conflict, with French troops stationed in Greece. The title of the photograph refers to the ambush that occurred on December 1, 1916, but the image itself does not depict any violence or danger. Instead, it presents a moment of calm before the storm, a brief respite for these men in a world consumed by war. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human side of war, showcasing the men who fought and the places they occupied during this pivotal time in history. The unknown photographer captured a timeless moment, one that continues to resonate with viewers today, over a century later.
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