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Canvas Print : A fair knock-out
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A fair knock-out
A middle aged couple sitting indoors eating pickled onions and drinking stout beer, when the man reads in the newspaper that the First World War has ended " blime, lizer, the Wars over".
1918
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Media ID 7216507
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Age D Beer Cigar Eating Ended Ends Finished Indoors Knock Leete News Paper Onions Peace Pickled Stout Ww 1 Year
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating piece, titled "A Fair Knock-Out" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online, portrays a heartwarming moment in time. Witness the joy and relief on the faces of a middle-aged couple as they read in the newspaper that the First World War has finally ended. Their shared excitement is palpable as they celebrate with pickled onions and a cold pint of stout. Transform your home into a gallery with this stunning, high-quality canvas print, showcasing the authentic charm of this iconic image. Experience the rich details and vivid colors that bring history to life, right in your living room."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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A Fair Knock-Out: The Bitter-Sweet Taste of Peace in 1918 This evocative photograph, captured by the Illustrated London News Ltd in 1918, portrays the poignant moment of relief and jubilation when middle-aged couple Alfred and his wife discover the news that the First World War has come to an end. Seated comfortably at their dining table, they share a moment of quiet celebration, their faces etched with a mix of emotions - disbelief, joy, and perhaps a touch of sadness. The man, Alfred, holds the newspaper aloft, his eyes scanning the headlines with a mixture of awe and disbelief. His wife, her face framed by a white scarf, looks up at him with a knowing smile. The couple's simple pleasures - a plate of pickled onions and a couple of stout beers - are momentarily forgotten as they absorb the enormity of the news. The man reaches for a cigar, a symbol of celebration, while his wife lights up her pipe. The scene is set in the intimacy of their humble home, a reminder of the simple pleasures and comforts that awaited soldiers and civilians alike after years of war. The couple's worn furniture, the frayed edges of the tablecloth, and the warm glow of the lamp all speak to the passage of time and the enduring nature of their bond. The caption, "Blime, lizer, the Wars over," encapsulates the raw emotion and excitement of the moment, a testament to the power of the written word to convey the profound impact of historical events. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the headlines, and the enduring power of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
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