WWI French Artillery Raphael Tuck & Sons Photogravure Postcard 1914 GW Baker

$ 10.55

Country: France Region: Europe Era: World War I (1914-1918) Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1 Features: Printed in England,Photogravure Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: England Signed: No Year Manufactured: 1914 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Material: Cardboard City: Creusot brand: Raphael Tuck Sons Unit Type: Unit Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Unit Quantity: 1 Brand/Publisher: Raphael Tuck Sons Continent: Europe Unit of Sale: Single Unit Subject: Military,War,Horses,Artillery

Description

WWI French Artillery Raphael Tuck & Sons Photogravure Postcard 1914 GW Baker. Part of "Types of the Allied Armies, Series II," this card, No. 4310, vividly depicts mounted French soldiers pulling heavy field guns, showcasing the intensity of early World War I combat. The detailed illustration, signed by G.W. Baker, emphasizes the power and effectiveness of the French Creusot firm's artillery against German forces, a key aspect of the conflict. This remarkable Raphael Tuck & Sons "Photogravure" postcard from "The European War 1914" series captures a dynamic scene of French Artillery in action. Part of "Types of the Allied Armies, Series II," this card, No. 4310, vividly depicts mounted French soldiers pulling heavy field guns, showcasing the intensity of early World War I combat. The detailed illustration, signed by G.W. Baker, emphasizes the power and effectiveness of the French Creusot firm's artillery against German forces, a key aspect of the conflict. Printed in England, this collectible Tuck's Post Card is a testament to the era's propaganda and reportage through postcard art. The photogravure technique lends a rich, sepia-toned quality to the image, highlighting the dramatic movement of horses and soldiers. This piece offers a compelling visual narrative of military history, making it a significant find for collectors of WWI memorabilia, military history, or Raphael Tuck & Sons postcards.