Canvas Print : Home From the Trenches
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Home From the Trenches
Home from the Trenches - How Tommy Got to Sleep. A soldier used to sleeping in a dug-out or trench on the Western Front of the First World War, gives up on a bed while home on leave and digs himself a makeshift dug-out in the garden instead
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Media ID 4392681
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Digs Leave Makeshift Sleep Sleeping Tommy Trench Trenches
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Introduce a piece of historical art into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, "Home From the Trenches" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back in time to the Western Front of the First World War. Depicting a weary soldier settling down for the night after long days in the trenches, this print is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this significant period in history. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details and vibrant colors of the original artwork, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your living space."
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
Home from the Trenches: A Soldier's Unconventional Sleeping Arrangement during World War I This evocative photograph, titled "Home from the Trenches - How Tommy Got to Sleep," captures the disorienting experience of a soldier adjusting to civilian life after serving on the Western Front during World War I. The image depicts a weary soldier, identified as "Tommy," lying in a makeshift dug-out he has created in his garden at home. Dressed in his uniform and surrounded by the tools of his former military life, Tommy appears unable to find comfort in the soft bed that lies unused beside him. The year is 1915, and Tommy, who has spent months or even years enduring the harsh conditions of the trenches, has returned home on leave. However, the comforts of civilized life prove elusive to him. The soft bed, once a symbol of rest and relaxation, now seems an alien and uncomfortable contraption. Instead, Tommy reverts to his familiar habits, digging himself a makeshift dug-out in the garden to recreate the environment he knows so well. This poignant photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the profound impact of war on soldiers and their ability to readjust to civilian life. The soldier's inability to sleep in a conventional bed speaks to the deep-rooted trauma and psychological effects of the war experience. The image also underscores the stark contrast between the horrors of the battlefield and the seemingly mundane comforts of home. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by soldiers during times of war and the challenges they face in returning to their everyday lives. The image invites us to reflect on the complexities of the human experience and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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