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Poster Print : Les evenements d'orient; Nos marins gardant la legationde France, a Athenes. Creator: Unknown
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Les evenements d'orient; Nos marins gardant la legationde France, a Athenes. Creator: Unknown
Les evenements d'orient; Nos marins gardant la legationde France, a Athenes. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Media ID 36349440
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Athens Athens Greece Conflict Guards Lillustration Sailor Sailors Naval Warfare
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the captivating image "Les evenements d'orient; Nos marins gardant la legationde France, a Athenes." This stunning, vintage photograph, sourced from L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1 of L'Illustration, Paris, 1924, showcases unknown artists' depiction of French marines protecting the legation in Athens during the turbulent events of the East. Add a touch of history and elegance to your space with this beautiful, unknown masterpiece.
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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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "Les evenements d'orient; Nos marins gardant la legation de France, a Athenes" (Events in the Orient; Our Sailors Guarding the French Legation in Athens), is a poignant reminder of the human cost and global impact of the First World War. The image, published in the French magazine L'Illustration in 1924, captures a group of French sailors standing guard outside the French Legation in Athens, Greece. The year is not explicitly stated in the title, but the photograph can be dated to the First World War based on the context and the publication date. The sailors, dressed in their naval uniforms, are seen standing in a line, their faces serious and focused, as they keep watch over the legation. The building itself is located in the background, its columns and arches providing a stark contrast to the uniformity of the sailors' attire. The photograph was likely taken during a time when Greece remained neutral in the conflict, but the presence of French sailors in Athens highlights the far-reaching effects of the war and the need for diplomatic protection. The photograph is a testament to the bravery and dedication of the French military personnel during the First World War, as well as the complex geopolitical landscape of the time. The image also serves as a reminder of the human stories that lie behind the historical events, and the sacrifices made by individuals during times of conflict. The photograph's creator is unknown, but their work captures a moment in history that continues to resonate with us today.
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