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Framed Print of The French Siege of Paris: selling fragments of shells in the Avenue des Champs Elysees, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The French Siege of Paris: selling fragments of shells in the Avenue des Champs Elysées, 1871. The townspeople of Paris nevertheless venture into the Champs Elysées, attracted by curiosity, near enough to hear the noise and see the smoke of the exploding shells, fragments of which are constantly picked up and offered for sale, as relics or tokens in remembrance of these strange events...In our Special Artist [W. Simpson]'s sketch of a scene in the main avenue of the Champs Elysées on May morning, which was taken just at the rear of the Porte Maillot battery, it is curious to observe the people walking about - cautiously, indeed, or even timidly, but still going to and fro - exposed to the shot and shells that fall every minute upon the ground there. In looking along, one can frequently see men crossing the deserted Avenue, even between the batteries of Maillot and Pont de Neuilly. These figures glide along with a quick, stealthy step, turning their heads rapidly from side to side to watch what is coming. They pass, bringing food or messages, perhaps medicine, to supply the wants of such a condition of things as is seldom witnessed in any city of Europe'. From Illustrated London News, 1871. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39880483
Avenue Des Champs Elysees Champs Elysees Civilian Civilians Customer Customers Debris Fragments Franco Prussian War 1870 1871 Hand Gestures Memento Rubble Sell Seller Selling Shell Shells Siege Of Paris Simpson W Simpson William Souvenir Souvenirs W Simpson William Simpson
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.8cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
