Canvas Print : A Captured Deserter
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
A Captured Deserter
A captured deserter led through the streets
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 618863
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10087896
1884 Captured Deserter Gloomy Guard Scots Desertion
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Discover the captivating history brought to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints, featuring the powerful image "A Captured Deserter" from Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative photograph depicts a deserter being led through the streets, a poignant reminder of the past. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vivid colors of this iconic image. Each print is coated with a protective varnish and stretched over thick, durable canvas to ensure your print remains a stunning addition to your home or office for years to come. Experience the art of storytelling like never before with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
A Captured Deserter: A Gloomy Scene from Scottish Military History (Image: Mary Evans Picture Library/Museums Sheffield) This evocative image captures the moment of reckoning for a deserter from the Scottish military, led through the streets in disgrace during the late 19th century. The deserter, with a downcast expression and shackled hands, is flanked by two stern-faced soldiers, their bayonets fixed and ready. The gloomy, overcast sky above adds to the sense of foreboding and consequence. Desertion was a serious offense in the military during this era, carrying heavy penalties including imprisonment, hard labor, or even the death sentence. Soldiers who deserted were often hunted down and brought back to face the music, as seen in this photograph. The public shaming of the deserter was also a common practice, intended to deter others from considering desertion. The scene depicted in this photograph is reminiscent of the harsh realities of military life during this time period. Soldiers were often subjected to long hours of grueling labor, harsh discipline, and meager living conditions. Desertion was not an uncommon response to these challenges, and the military took a zero-tolerance approach to those who chose to abandon their posts. This image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by soldiers during the late 19th century. It also offers a glimpse into the historical context of military discipline and the consequences of desertion. The image is part of the Mary Evans Picture Library collection held by Museums Sheffield, and provides a valuable insight into the rich history of the Scottish military and its traditions.
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