Damage After the First World War by Panoramic Photo Co.

Damage After the First World War c. 1918 - 1919

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"Damage After the First World War" is a panoramic photograph taken by the Panoramic Photo Co. sometime between 1918 and 1919. The photograph depicts the aftermath of the First World War, showing a street in Ypres, Belgium, lined with destroyed buildings. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the devastation wrought by the war, capturing the stark reality of destruction and loss. The crumbling brick walls and shattered windows stand as silent witnesses to the violence that ravaged the region. This photograph is a powerful example of photojournalism, documenting the impact of war on the landscape and the lives of those who lived through it.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

After the end of the First World War, the Panoramic Photo Company, established in France, took photographs in various heavily shelled Belgian and northern French cities. The broad panoramic format brought the ravages to life more vividly than any other kind of ‘normal’ photograph could have. In addition to cities such as Ypres, Lille, and Arras, the firm also photographed the former battlefield. Intense fighting took place around Mont Kemmel in the final year of the war.

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