Metal Print : Aid to Russia fails to help
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Aid to Russia fails to help
Despite these wonderful crutches that my Samaritan friends have given me, I still can t make any progress. Satirical comment on American and Japanese aid failing to boost the crippled Russian economy in WW1
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Boost Comment Crippled Crutches Economy Failing Friends Guns Progress Samaritan Satirical Uncle Weaponry Wonderful Amputee Ww 1
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Add a thought-provoking touch to your home or office decor with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring 'Aid to Russia Fails to Help' by Mary Evans Prints Online. This satirical image of a Russian figure struggling with crutches, despite the outstretched hands of American aid workers, sparks conversation and adds a unique perspective to any space. Our high-quality metal prints are not only visually striking but also durable and long-lasting, ensuring your art investment is a wise one.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the ruins of war-torn Russia in 1915, this poignant image captures the futility of foreign aid in reviving a crippled economy. The Russian amputee, with his determined expression, struggles to make progress despite the generous donations of crutches from his Samaritan friends - the United States and Japan. The irony lies in the fact that the same countries, who are extending a helping hand, were also the major suppliers of weaponry that inflicted the injuries in the first place. The First World War had left Russia's economy in shambles, and the Allied powers, in an attempt to contain the Bolshevik Revolution, extended financial and military aid. However, this relief effort, as depicted in the photograph, seemed to have little impact. The Japanese and American crutches, though wonderful in their intent, were unable to mend the deep wounds inflicted by the Great War. This satirical comment on the ineffectiveness of foreign aid in resolving the Russian economic crisis during WW1 is a stark reminder of the complexities of international relations and the limitations of humanitarian efforts. The image of an amputee, unable to make progress despite the assistance of his well-wishers, serves as a powerful metaphor for the challenges faced by Russia in its quest for recovery.
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