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

$ 10.55

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

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.