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Bridge on the River Kwai Poster
by Christopher James
Product Details
Bridge on the River Kwai poster by Christopher James. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
Bridge on the River Kwai, remembered by the epic classic movie filmed in 1957, was loosely based on a true World War II incident, and the real-life... more
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Comments (297)
Artist's Description
Bridge on the River Kwai, remembered by the epic classic movie filmed in 1957, was loosely based on a true World War II incident, and the real-life character of Lieutenant Colonel Philip Toosey. One of a number of Allied POW's, Toosey was in charge of his men from late 1942 through May 1943 when they were ordered to build two Kwai River bridges in Burma (one of steel, one of wood), to help move Japanese supplies and troops from Bangkok to Rangoon. This eleven span bridge had been dismantled by the Japanese and brought to Tamarkan from Java in 1942. Both bridges were subjected to numerous attacks by Allied aircraft during the period December 1944 to June 1945. The bridges were built and continually repaired using prisoner of war (POW) labour and was completed and operational by early February 1943. The Kwai Yai River was renamed in 1960 and was originally called the Mae Klong River.
The outdoor museum is located in Tamarkan, fifty five kilometres north of Nong Pladuk (also kno...
About Christopher James
I have been exposed to the art world since a child roaming the halls of Art Galleries throughout Europe with my artist/architect father. During my military days in Vietnam I became exposed to photography by doing black and white aerial photography and processing it in my own dark room and taking color slides as well. Not until the age of digital cameras did I reintroduce myself to photography and raising two wonderfully talented sons who were actors and musicians and was able to help them along the way taking photographs for their respective portfolios (several are in my portfolio here). Now that I am retired I chronicle my travels, especially my sailing adventures. I have put in over ten thousand miles covering the whole of the...
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Christiane Schulze Art And Photography 8 Days Ago
Fabulous b&w image Chris. F/L/X
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Christiane....
GRACE VENDITTI 9 Days Ago
Great image and love the back story!
Christopher James replied:
Thanks Grace....
Leslie Struxness
love the composition,great in B&W
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Leslie...
Mike Lee
Wonderful image, Christopher! You have my vote in the Black and White Special Contest.
Christopher James replied:
Thank you very much Mike....greatly appreciated
Bernadette Krupa
Beautiful! V/L/F
Christopher James replied:
Thank you very much Bernadette....
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Great perspective and a wonderful monochrome image Chris. F/L/X
Christopher James replied:
Thank you kindly Christiane....your support is greatly appreciated
DLGoldstein Photography
Wonderful capture
Christopher James replied:
Thanks DL...
Ann Skelton
Amazing in b/w Christopher! l/f
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Ann....
Lisa Wooten
Great capture. L/F/P
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Lisa....
Mioara Andritoiu
Wonderful perspective and I really like it in BW! LF
Christopher James replied:
Thank you kindly Mioara...
Marcia Colelli
Great perspective with nice treatment. L
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Marcia....
Gigi Thomas
Magnifique
Christopher James replied:
Thanks Giqi..
Mike Lee
Wonderful capture, treatment, and story, Christopher!
Christopher James replied:
Thanks Mike....
Hugh Warren
A great film and a terrific photo.
Christopher James replied:
Thanks Hugh....
Wayne Moran
so very cool, I loved that movie.
Christopher James replied:
Thanks Wayne...
Sharon McConnell
An amazing, emotive capture, Christopher.
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Sharon....
Pamela Williams
Congratulations! ♥️ Your work has received a SPECIAL ELITE FEATURE & been showcased on the homepage of the aRt diStrIct! You are invited to archive your work in the 2023 ELITE SPECIAL feature discussion thread. BRAVO! #Music #TheArtDistrict
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on being the Featured Artist of the Week! F/L
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Gary....
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on ARTIST OF THE WEEK, in Art District, group!
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Maria....
Tina LeCour
Congrats on your Artist Of The Week Christopher, wonderful gallery!!
Christopher James replied:
Thank you very much Tina....
Pamela Williams
Congratulations Your stunning artwork has been selected as the Art Districts new Artist of the week! BRAVO! #TheArtDistrict
Christopher James replied:
Thank you ever so much Pamela....I'm overwhelmed by this honor. I feel like it is Christmas in June !!!!!
Wayne Moran
Very cool, such a great movie.
Christopher James replied:
Thanks Wayne.....
Ann Pride
Great perspective, excellent work Christopher
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Ann....
Nicklas Gustafsson
Such a great picture with great perspective and composition!
Christopher James replied:
Thanks Nicklas....
Dominique Amendola
Great design and composition! FAV
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Dominique....