Description: This photo is from a collection of original WW1 photographs acquired from a large archive of WW1 Western Front images.Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5 original photograph.Condition: Fair to good condition for the age; some images have flaking of edges or light wear. Please see photos. Curling on most photographs as is typical from this era.This photograph from 1918 depicts a stark scene on the western front during World War I. In the foreground, a partially obscured trench or dugout is visible, overlaid with foliage and possibly camouflage netting. A lone figure, dressed in a long coat, walks away from the camera in the background, suggesting the somber atmosphere of a war-torn landscape. The absence of vibrant colors and the barren foliage add to the melancholic vibe, indicative of the desolation experienced in the conflict.During 1918, the closing year of World War I, the Western Front was characterized by intense trench warfare. This landscape represents the realities faced by soldiers, including the dangers of open terrain and the constant threat from enemy forces. The psychological and physical toll on troops was immense, as they navigated these hazardous environments, often enduring harsh conditions while stationed in the trenches. Significant battles, such as the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, occurred around this time, marking a pivotal point in the war before its end in November 1918.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-08T14:50:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 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: trenches, western front, WW1, military
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
