Canvas Print : Cartoon, Playing cards, WW1
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Cartoon, Playing cards, WW1
Cartoon, Playing cards. Two old men at a table in a cafe play a game of cards (piquet) with their food rationing cards, which are normally used for buying meat, bread, coal and sugar. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14313058
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Apron Cafe Limit Ration Rationing Rations Satire Satirical Serving Tables Waiter Waiters
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the classic cartoon "Two old men playing cards in a cafe during WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This nostalgic image brings to life the simple pleasures and hardships of war-time life, as the elderly gentlemen engage in a game of piquet using their precious ration cards for staple goods. Add a touch of history and charm to your home decor with this high-quality, vibrant and detailed Canvas Print.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the harsh realities of World War I, two old men find solace and camaraderie in a quiet café, their faces etched with the lines of time and the weight of the world. The table between them is scattered with the remnants of a simple meal, yet their focus is not on their food, but on the familiar deck of playing cards in front of them. In this satirical cartoon from 1917, the men play a game of piquet, a popular card game of the time. However, their cards are not the typical ones used for gambling or entertainment. Instead, they are ration cards, which under the wartime restrictions, were meant to limit the purchase of essentials such as meat, bread, coal, and sugar. The waiter, dressed in his apron and with a concerned expression, looks on as the men continue their game, oblivious to the potential consequences of their actions. This poignant image captures the essence of human resilience and the power of connection in the face of adversity, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of people during the First World War.
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