Canvas Print : Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation, WW1
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Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation, WW1
Cartoon, On the eve of repatriation. A German patient in a French hospital asks an orderly if he will be ok with his reconstructed chin containing silver. The orderly replies: Don t worry, with that you ll be able to chew bricks. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14240824
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Anxious Baionnette Bandage Bandaged Bowl Bright Brush Bucket Chart Chin Cloth Cupboard Floor Health Nurse Nurses Nursing Optimism Orderly Patient Pillow Reconstructed Repatriation Scrubbing Slippers Soap Ward Worker Worried Worry
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring this captivating cartoon from Mary Evans Prints Online. Titled "On the eve of repatriation," this poignant image captures the essence of the WW1 era, with a German patient in a French hospital asking an orderly if he will be accepted back home with his reconstructed chin containing silver. Our high-quality canvas prints are designed to bring art into your home, with vibrant colors and detailed textures that truly bring the artwork to life. Order yours today and add a unique touch to your decor.
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
On the Eve of Repatriation: A Moment of Anxious Optimism in the WWI Hospital Ward (Cartoon, 1916) Amidst the chaos and carnage of the First World War, a moment of quiet reflection unfolds in this poignant cartoon from 1916. A German patient lies in a French hospital bed, his bandaged face a testament to the brutal realities of the battlefield. His concern focuses on a recent medical intervention - the reconstruction of his chin, which now contains a silver plate. He turns to the orderly, a sympathetic figure in the scene, and asks if his new feature will be a problem. The orderly, with a hint of gallows humor, replies, "Don't worry, with that you'll be able to chew bricks." The cartoon captures the spirit of the war's weary and wounded, as well as the resilience and dark humor that often emerged in the face of adversity. The patient's worried expression and the orderly's matter-of-fact response speak to the complex mix of anxiety and optimism that characterized the lives of soldiers and civilians alike during this tumultuous time. The hospital setting is filled with the trappings of care and recovery - a bright side table, a chart, a cupboard, and a bowl and cup. Nearby, a nurse busily attends to her duties, scrubbing the floor with a bucket and mop. In the background, a worker labors over a chair, while a patient sits in a chair, wearing slippers and a robe, reading a chart. The scene is one of industry and progress, a testament to the tireless efforts of medical personnel and the determination of the wounded to recover and return home. This evocative cartoon offers a glimpse into the daily life of a WWI hospital ward, a place where hope and fear, recovery and uncertainty, coexisted in the face of the horrors of war.
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