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Farmers working Ruined Fields, 1918 (halftone newsprint)
KW428491 Farmers working Ruined Fields, 1918 (halftone newsprint) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: when the armies moved on during the First World War French and Belgian farmers had to start work again in theor ruined fields, published in The Year 1917 Illustrated; ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright
Media ID 12879821
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Bleak Desolate Devastation Digging Peasants Ploughing Plowing Sorrow Tilling Toil Toiling Half Tone
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Farmers working Ruined Fields, 1918" transports us back to the aftermath of World War I. The image captures the resilience and determination of French and Belgian farmers as they laboriously revive their devastated fields. The desolate landscape is a poignant reminder of the destruction caused by war, with once lush farmland reduced to ruins. Against this backdrop, we see a group of peasants diligently tilling the soil with their trusty horses by their side. Their faces reflect both sorrow and resolve as they toil under the weight of immense loss. The artist, Amedee Forestier, masterfully captures this scene in halftone newsprint style - a technique that adds depth and texture to the image while enhancing its somber mood. The use of black and white further emphasizes the bleakness that surrounds these hardworking individuals. Published in The Year 1917 Illustrated during a time when armies were moving on from these war-torn regions, this photograph serves as a powerful testament to human perseverance amidst adversity. It reminds us not only of the physical devastation caused by conflict but also highlights how communities come together to rebuild their lives even in times of great despair. This thought-provoking print from Fine Art Finder invites us to contemplate the sacrifices made by those who endured unimaginable hardships during World War I while offering an enduring tribute to their unwavering spirit.
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