Description: An original photograph from a European traveler who visited many parts of war torn Europe in 1918-1919 just as the first world war was ending. Photographer and traveller name appears to be Sgt. Sessel.Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original from the end of the war and in fair antique condition. These originated from a scrapbook that was falling apart, and most photos have age wear, remnants of having been formerly mounted (residue on front or back), dirt, scratches, etc. Please see photos, which show a scan of both surfaces. This photograph captures a stark landscape in Flanders, Belgium, taken in 1919. The image shows a barren field with scattered, leafless tree trunks stretching into the distance, a testament to the devastation caused by World War I. The scene is indicative of the aftermath of intense battles that scarred the region, leaving few signs of life in the once-thriving wooded area.The area of Flanders was one of the major battlegrounds during World War I, known for its strategic importance and the trench warfare that defined much of the conflict there. The devastation visible in the photogaph is a direct result of the extensive artillery bombardments and brutal fighting, which left scars not only on the land but also on the lives of many soldiers and civilians. The scene is reminiscent of the famous war poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae, which speaks to the loss and remembrance associated with these battlefields.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-30T20:41:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: World War I, battlefields, devastation, barren, trees
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, social history, militaria
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1919
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
