Framed Print : A fair knock-out
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
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
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10197336
Age D Beer Cigar Eating Ended Ends Finished Indoors Knock Leete News Paper Onions Peace Pickled Stout Ww 1 Year
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring a piece of historical nostalgia into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic illustration "A Fair Knock-Out" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming image captures the moment of surprise and relief as a middle-aged couple, engrossed in their stout beer and pickled onions, read the news that the First World War has come to an end. The intricate details and rich colors of this vintage print are beautifully preserved in our high-quality frames, making it a unique and captivating addition to any room in your home. Order now and relive the joy and excitement of this historic moment.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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