Fine Art 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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Digs Leave Makeshift Sleep Sleeping Tommy Trench Trenches
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant history of the First World War through the captivating imagery of our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This evocative piece, titled "Home from the Trenches - How Tommy Got to Sleep," showcases a weary soldier returning from the harsh conditions of the Western Front. The haunting image, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time and offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this significant historical period. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to inspire reflection and appreciation for the past.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 36.2cm x 50.8cm (14.3" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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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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