Fine Art Print : Comic wartime scene, Western Front, WW1
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Comic wartime scene, Western Front, WW1
Comic wartime scene on the Western Front, showing a happy soldier going on leave (left), and an unhappy soldier returning (right). Date: December 1915
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Media ID 14130519
© H L Oakley / Mary Evans
Backpack Dump Harry Lawrence Leave Oakley Returning Rifle Rucksack Shell Silhouettes Unhappy December Weapons
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints, featuring this charming yet poignant comic wartime scene from the Western Front during World War 1. Depicting the stark contrast between a soldier's joyful departure for leave (left) and the melancholic return of a comrade (right), this evocative image from December 1915, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into the human side of history. Add character and depth to your space with this exquisitely detailed and thought-provoking print.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 47.7cm (20" x 18.8")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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
December 1915 on the Western Front of World War I: A Contrast of Emotions in this Comic Wartime Scene This intriguing black-and-white print captures the stark contrast of emotions experienced by soldiers during the harsh realities of the Western Front in December 1915, during the first year of the Great War. On the left, a cheerful soldier, identified as "Oakley, Harry, Lawrence," is shown in a light-hearted moment as he prepares to go on leave. He carries a rifle slung over his shoulder, a helmet tucked under his arm, and a backpack filled with personal belongings. His expression is one of excitement and relief, reflecting the joy and anticipation of a brief respite from the horrors of war. In stark contrast, on the right, an unhappy soldier, also identified by name as "Silhouette," returns from the front lines. His expression is one of exhaustion, sadness, and perhaps even despair. He carries the weight of the world on his shoulders, with a heavy pack and a helmet clutched tightly in his hands. A shell lies at his feet, a grim reminder of the constant danger and violence that defined life on the Western Front. This comic wartime scene, with its clever use of silhouettes, offers a poignant and humorous commentary on the human experience of war. It invites us to reflect on the complex emotions and challenges faced by soldiers during this tumultuous time in history.
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