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. A desolate landscape in Flanders, Belgium, featuring a path lined with barren, fractured tree trunks, likely remnants of war-torn terrain. The photograph was captured in 1919, shortly after World War I, highlighting the stark aftermath and devastation left by the conflict in the area around Mt Kemmel.During World War I, the region of Flanders was a key battleground, witnessing significant military engagements, including the Battle of Mount Kemmel in 1918. The scene depicted reflects the widespread deforestation and destruction caused by artillery bombardments. Post-war, this area was often visited by those seeking to understand the war's impact and to memorialize the significant events that took place.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-01T03:42:30.000Z
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
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Type: Photograph
Subject: conflict, devastation, aftermath, 1919, landscape, path, tree tr
Theme: conflicts & wars, social history, history, topographical
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
