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Temporary operating theatre, Lindi area, East Africa, WW1
Temporary operating theatre, Lindi area, East Africa, WW1.
1917
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Media ID 14394742
© The On Call in Africa Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Area Lindi Operating Temporary Treatment
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from The On Call in Africa Collection, featuring the evocative image "Temporary operating theatre, Lindi area, East Africa, WW1" (1917) from Mary Evans Picture Library. This powerful photograph transports you to the heart of history, offering a poignant glimpse into the makeshift medical facilities used during the First World War in East Africa. The high-quality canvas print, with its vibrant colours and stunning detail, makes for a truly unique and thought-provoking addition to any home or office space. Each print is expertly crafted using premium materials, ensuring long-lasting beauty and brilliance. Let this historical art piece spark conversation and inspire reflection.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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
This evocative photograph captures the makeshift operating theatre established in the Lindi area of East Africa during the First World War in 1917. The image offers a poignant reminder of the medical efforts made to treat the wounded soldiers during this far-flung conflict. The temporary theatre, set up in a tented structure, is bustling with activity. Medical personnel, dressed in white coats and wearing protective masks, are seen operating on a patient lying on a surgical table. The serious expressions on their faces convey the gravity of the situation. Surrounding them are other medical staff, some of whom are preparing instruments for surgery or tending to other patients. The African men in the background, likely orderlies or nurses, are attentively watching the procedure, ready to assist if needed. The scene is chaotic yet focused, with the medical team working diligently to save lives amidst the challenges of a remote and makeshift setting. The Lindi area, located in present-day Tanzania, was a significant base for the British forces during the East African Campaign of World War I. The harsh conditions and lack of resources made the provision of medical care a daunting task. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the medical personnel who worked tirelessly to care for the wounded soldiers, often under the most difficult circumstances. The image also underscores the global reach of the First World War, which extended beyond the traditional battlefields of Europe to remote corners of the world. The soldiers in this photograph, hailing from various parts of the British Empire, represent the diverse and multinational nature of the conflict. This photograph is an important reminder of the sacrifices made by medical personnel and soldiers during the First World War, and the vital role they played in providing care and treatment to the wounded.
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